Bylaw 1291-19: West Industrial Park ASP
County of Minburn No. 27, Alberta
· adopted 2019-01-01
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West Industrial Park
Area Structure Plan
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West Industrial Park Area Structure Plan
West Industrial Park
Area Structure Plan
Table of Contents
1.0
Background, Purpose & Scope
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1.1
Background
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1.2
Purpose & Scope
1
2.0
Terms of Reference & Application
5
2.1
General Terms of Reference
5
2.2
Application
6
3.0
Statutory Requirements
7
3.1
Municipal Government Act
7
3.2
Intermunicipal Development Plan
8
3.3
Municipal Development Plan
8
3.4
Land Use Bylaw
8
4.0
Existing Conditions
9
4.1
Plan Boundary & Ownership
9
4.2
Land Use
9
4.3
Biophysical Assessment
10
4.3.1
Soils and Agriculture
10
4.3.2
Wetlands/Waterbodies and Watercourses
10
4.3.3
Wildlife and Avian Assessment
11
4.3.4
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
11
4.3.5
Soils Protection
11
4.3.6
Significant Historical Sites
11
4.4
Oil and Gas
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4.5
Transportation
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4.5.1
Highways 16 & 857
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4.5.2
Local Roads
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4.5.3
Transportation Impact Assessment
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4.5.4
CN Railway
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5.0
Future Land Use Concept
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5.1
Industrial
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5.2
Highway Commercial
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5.3
Open Space
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5.4
Environmental Reserve/Easement
20
5.5
Internal Roads & Access
21
5.6
Subdivision & Consolidation
24
5.7
Development Staging
24
5.8
Municipal Reserve
24
6.0
Utility Servicing
25
6.1
Water
25
6.2
Sanitary
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6.3
Stormwater
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6.4
Shallow Utilities
30
7.0
General Land Use Issues
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7.1
Signage & Lighting
31
7.2
Screening & Landscaping
31
7.3
Agricultural Operations
32
7.4
Sour Gas Facilities
32
7.5
Existing Residences
32
8.0
Policy Framework & Implementation
33
8.1
Interpretation
33
8.2
Amendments
34
8.3
Review & Monitoring
34
9.0
Policies
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MAP 1
Location/Context Plan
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MAP 2
Plan Area & Ownership
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MAP 3
Existing Land Use
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MAP 4
Biophysical Assessment
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MAP 5
Oil & Gas
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MAP 6
Transportation
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MAP 7
Future Land Use
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MAP 8
Conceptual Subdivision
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MAP 9
Water Distribution
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MAP 10
Stormwater Management
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List of Maps
Prepared by:
Red Willow Planning
All photos:
© Davin Gegolick
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1.0
Background,
Purpose & Scope
1.1
Background
The 2013 Town of Vegreville-County of Minburn No. 27 Intermunicipal
Development Plan (IDP) identifies Section 16-54-14-W4, the NE 17-52-
14-W4, part of SE17-52-14-W4 north of Highway 16, and part of NW and
NE 9-52-14-W4 north of the CN Rail right-of-way for a joint Area
Structure Plan (ASP) project.
In 2015 the Town undertook an ASP project for the SE17 which lies entirely
within the Town's urban boundary and which is proposed to be fully
serviced with urban services. This ASP addresses the balance of lands
originally identified in the IDP for an ASP project which lie entirely within
the County's jurisdiction. To the extent possible, this ASP aligns with the
existing SE17 ASP to create a seamless planning context for the area.
1.2
Purpose & Scope
The purpose of this ASP (the Plan) is to provide policy direction to
development and subdivision authorities on which to base future land
use decisions within the Plan area. The scope of the policies addresses
issues including but not limited to land use, compatibility of uses,
transportation and access, servicing, development staging, screening
and landscaping, wetlands, market factors and economic development,
and other related matters.
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Private Owner
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Private Owner
LOT 1, BLK 1, 172 2630
184.83 ha
Private Corporate
BLK 1, 832 2833
13.62 ha
Private Corporate
SW16-52-14 W4
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Private Owner
NW9-52-14 W4
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Private Owner
LOT 1, BLK 2
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27.43 ha
Private Owner
NE17-52-14 W4
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Private Owner
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Public Lands
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Public Lands
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2.0
Terms of Reference
& Application
2.1
General Terms of Reference
The 2013 IDP between the Town of Vegreville and the County of
Minburn No. 27 in Section 3.10 outlines the general terms of reference
for an ASP addressing the subject lands:
Recognition of the existing Rural Industrial zoning on the east half
of section 16-52-14-W4
Inclusion of the following additional lands in the Plan:
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Pt. SE 17-52-14-W4, north of Highway 16A and the CN Rail
right-of-way,
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NE 17-52-14-W4, and
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Pt. NW and NE 9-52-14-W4, north of the CN Rail right-of-way.
Internal road circulation within the Plan area,
Integration of internal roads with existing County and Town
municipal roads,
The limited utility of the intersection of Range Road 143 and
Highway 16 because of poor sightlines at this intersection,
Collaborating with Alberta Transportation to integrate
the existing and future local road network with AT's
proposed Highway 16 interchange,
Collaborating with CN Rail to address the possibility of
adding a spur line to provide increased rail service in
the Plan area,
The development of urban and rural services in the
Plan area,
The proximity of the Plan area to the Town's sewage
lagoons, and
A generalized land use concept for appropriate
industrial land uses and complimentary commercial
land uses that must be compatible with adjacent land
uses in both the County and the Town.
2.2
Application
A goal of this ASP is to receive endorsement from Alberta
Transportation pursuant to Section 14 of the Municipal
Government Act Subdivision and Development Regulation.
Since applications for subdivision and development within
800 meters of a Provincial Highway must be referred to
Alberta Transportation for review and approval,
endorsement of this ASP by the Province could result in
reduced processing requirements and timelines for
subdivision and development applications.
Additionally, it is intended this ASP will be used by the
County to evaluate the merits of individual applications for
subdivision and/or development that fall within or are
immediately adjacent to the ASP boundary.
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3.0
Statutory
Requirements
3.1
Municipal Government Act
Part 17, Section 633 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) outlines
the minimum requirements for the preparation of an Area Structure Plan,
"An ASP
(a)
must describe
(i) the sequence of development proposed for the area,
(ii) the land uses proposed for the area, either generally or
with respect to specific parts of the area,
(iii) the density of population proposed for the area either
generally or with respect to specific parts of the area, and
(iv) the general location of major transportation routes and
public utilities, and
(b)
may contain any other matters the council considers
necessary."
3.2
Intermunicipal
Development Plan
Section 3.10 of the IDP identified the desire for longer term
plans for the subject lands, and provides a terms of
reference, as outlined in Section 2.1 above.
Further, the IDP speaks to servicing of lands within the plan
area, identifying that lands within the Town will be serviced
with urban-standard services and that lands within the
County will be serviced with rural-standard services. That
being said, there has been some discussion about
providing ACE Waterline water within the ASP boundary, as
discussed in greater detail in Section 6.1 below.
3.3
Municipal
Development Plan
The Municipal Development Plan outlines requirements for
Area Structure Plans in Appendix B. Map 10 of the MDP
identifies the joint area structure plan lands as described in
the IDP, and this ASP is consistent with the MDP.
3.4
Land Use Bylaw
The ASP is consistent with the regulations of the Land Use
Bylaw.
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4.0
Existing
Conditions
4.1
Plan Boundary & Ownership
The Plan area comprises 337.54 ha/834 ac of land located to the east
of Vegreville, just north of the CN Railway and Highway 16, as shown in
Map 1. The area comprises predominately privately owned parcels with
the west half of Section 16 being owned by private corporations, as
shown in Map 2.
4.2
Land Use
The Land Use Bylaw identifies the east half of the ASP lands for Rural
Industrial (RI). The SW of 16 is identified as Direct Control (DC) and the
NW of 16 and NE of 17 are districted as Agriculture. A portion of the SE
of 16 is districted as Marijuana Production Facility - Direct Control (MPF-
DC) to accommodate the Lunaverse medical marijuana production
facility (see Map 3).
4.3
Biophysical Assessment
The following sections are modified excerpts from the X-Terra
Environmental Services Inc.'s Biophysical Environmental
Assessment dated June, 2019, prepared for the County of
Minburn.
4.3.1
Soils and Agriculture
The soils in the Plan area are comprised of miscellaneous
poorly drained Solonetzic soils that include saline soils and
Soils with Rego profiles. Comprised of undulating, high
relief landform with a limiting slope of 4%.
The Alberta Soils Information Viewer indicates the area has
a Land Sustainability Rating System rating of 3(10) and 4(8) -
5W(2), indicating moderate limitations that restrict the
growth of specific crops and indicates lands in this area may
have severe to very severe limitations that restrict the
growth of specific crops, in some areas due to excess water.
4.3.2
Wetlands/Waterbodies and
Watercourses
There were 25 wetlands identified in the Plan area (see
Map 4). However, only two were deemed to be of a more
permanent nature, Wetlands 9 and 12. Wetlands 1, 2 and 5
appear to have been established after the Town of
Vegreville's lagoons were constructed and naturalized over
time. Wetlands 3, 4, 6-8, 10, 11 and 13-25 were determined
to be temporary in nature and farmed over during the
majority of time between 1962 and 2017.
Wetlands are classified between A and D, with D having the
lowest value and A having the highest value. The 25
wetlands are anticipated to be classified as D, although a
field analysis and provincial assessment is required to
confirm.
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Several tributaries were also identified. As these tributaries connect to
the Vermilion River they are categorized as Class C Unmapped
watercourses. They have seasonal drainage with little to no defined
channels, however further assessment may be required in the field prior
to development.
4.3.3
Wildlife and Avian Assessment
A desktop review was completed for potentially sensitive wildlife
restrictions and the biophysical report identified sharp-tailed grouse,
raptors, migratory bird nests and habitat for other potential endangered
species. Prior to development sensitive species surveys need to be
conducted for short-eared owls, raptors, sharp-tailed grouse and other
species.
Pre-construction nest sweeps are required within seven days prior to the
onset of construction between April 1 and August 31.
4.3.4
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
The Plan area has been historically used for agricultural purposes and
future development may have further impacts on wetlands. Avoidance of
wetland disruption is recommended as a first priority, followed by
mitigation of impact, and as a last resort replacement/compensation.
4.3.5
Soils Protection
Erosion and sedimentation control measures need to be put into place
prior to commencement of development. An erosion and sedimentation
control plan should form part of a development agreement.
4.3.6
Significant Historical Sites
The Listing of Historical Resources maintained by the Province of Alberta
was searched and confirmed that there are no historically valuable
resources within the Plan area and not Heritage Resources Act
clearances are required.
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Biophysical Assessment
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Transportation
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4.4
Oil and Gas
Map 5 shows there are three abandoned wells within the ASP boundary.
Abandoned wells can be either 'reclaimed' or 'non-reclaimed.'
Development setbacks to pipelines, abandoned and active wells are
dependent upon a number of factors. The Alberta Energy Regular (AER)
gives direction on minimum setback requirements.
The AER's Directive 079: Surface Development in Proximity to
Abandoned Wells pertains to setbacks to abandoned wells, both
reclaimed and non-reclaimed, as summarized here:
Reclaimed abandoned wells:
Abandoned wells with a depth less than 150 m do not require a
setback and are exempt from Directive 079.
Abandoned wells with a depth 150 m or greater require a minimum
5 m setback radius around the well.
Consultation with a well licensee may determine setback
requirement greater than 5 m.
Non-reclaimed abandoned wells:
All non-reclaimed abandoned wells require a work area (i.e.:
setback) equivalent to the well's lease area.
Subdivision and development applicants will be responsible for
contacting well license holders to determine setbacks required for
reclaimed, abandoned wells.
Subdivision and development applicants are responsible for
determining the lease area around non-reclaimed, abandoned wells.
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4.5
Transportation
4.5.1
Highways 16 & 857
In 2010 AMEC Environment & Infrastructure was retained by Alberta
Transportation (AT) to prepare a functional planning study for the future
realignment of the intersection of Highway 857 and Highway 16, which is
located just south of the Town of Vegreville.
The purpose of the realignment is to facilitate converting Highway 16 to
freeway status and removing at-grade access points. The preferred
option for the realignment is depicted on Map 6, and is located about
600 m west of the existing flyover. The all-access interchange will consist
of an initial diamond interchange with potential future upgrades to
include two future loop ramps and a collector distributor road south of
Highway 16. The realignment will necessitate changes to existing access
in the immediate region around the ASP.
The existing at-grade access to Highway 16 will be removed, requiring
re-routing of traffic along local roadways, including Range Road 144
which lies along the west edge of the ASP boundary. Additional re-
routed traffic along Range Road 144 may necessitate upgrades to the
road.
The existing at-grade access at Range Road 143 has already been
removed by Grains Connect as a condition of its development
agreement with the County.
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4.5.2
Local Roads
The local roads in the ASP area include Range Road 144 along the
western boundary of the Plan, unimproved Township Road 522 at the
south end of the Plan, Vegreville Road at the south end of the Plan
(paved between Range Road 143 and 144), and Range Road 143 along
the eastern boundary of the Plan. Range Road 143 is paved between
Highway 16 and the CN Railway. Range Road 144 is gravelled. Both are
undivided roadways. Intersections on these roads are stop controlled.
Township Road 522 is gravel and extends only part way along the
southern boundary of SW16.
Based on AT's functional plan for the Highway 857 realignment, it
appears that Range Road 144 will be realigned to a major intersection
with realigned Highway 857 north of the future intersection of Highways
16 and 857 (see Map 6).
4.5.3
Transportation Impact Assessment
A Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) was not prepared for this ASP
as there is no specific development planned at this time. A TIA was
prepared for the Grains Connect development, and it is recommended
that all future developments be required to prepared TIA in consultation
with Alberta Transportation.
4.5.4
CN Railway
The CN Railway forms the southern boundary of the Plan area and
curves through the Plan area across the SE16. There is a rail spur/loop
that serves the Grains Connect development in the northeast quadrant
of the Plan. There is an additional spur to Block 1, Plan 8322833 which is
currently a grain bin sales development. It is not anticipated that
additional spur lines would be extended into the ASP boundary.
Transport Canada sets out proximity regulations for road accesses and
intersections near railways. Road accesses and intersections need to be
set back a minimum of 30 m from the nearest railway. Developers are
responsible for adhering to Transport Canada regulations.
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5.0
Future Land Use
Concept
The Future Land Use Concept (see Map 7) illustrates how the ASP lands
may develop over time, identifying different land use designations,
natural and human-made features.
It is anticipated the ASP lands will take several decades to build out, and
consequently land ownership and policies may change over time. This
Future Land Use Concept reflects current planning policies,
intermunicipal understandings and markvand, it may need to be
updated over time to reflect the changing needs of the County, the Town
of Vegreville and affected market sectors.
5.1
Industrial
Approximately 273.14 ha/675 ac is identified to develop with industrial
uses, in particular industrial uses such as those described in Policy 3.4.1
of the County's MDP. With the adoption of this ASP, developers wishing
to convert land currently identified as DC - Direct Control within the Plan
area to RI - Rural Industrial would be supported.
Should servicing become available, more intensive industrial uses may
be developed. Serviced development proposals would require
alignment with the County's current policies on industrial development
and the policies of the Intermunicipal Development Plan.
5.2
Highway Commercial
Map 7 does not show any land designated for Highway
Commercial development. At this time, it is not expected
that commercial development in this location would be in
demand or be feasible. However, this ASP supports the
transition from the Industrial designation to Highway
Commercial designation for certain parcels of land if there
is strong market evidence to support such a request. In
addition to strong market evidence, there should be good
access and good visibility from Highway 16.
5.3
Open Space
There is approximately 9.37 ha/23 ac of open space lands
identified in the ASP boundary. These lands include the
Town of Vegreville's off-leash dog park along the Vermilion
River in NE17 as well as the lands above the high water
mark of the stormwater management facility located in
NE17.
Active and passive recreational pursuits are encouraged in
the Open Space areas.
5.4
Environmental
Reserve/Easement
Approximately 5.27 ha/13 ac of land is identified for
'Environment Easement'. These lands, given their
environmentally sensitive nature, are expected to be
identified for environment reserve. They may be protected
through registration of environmental reserve easements
during the development and subdivision processes.
Environmental reserve easements are recommended by this
ASP to allow land to remain under private ownership, in its
natural state, yet protected from development.
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Land Use by Area
4.2%
0.8%
9.7%
2.8%
1.6%
80.9%
Roads & Access
14.17 ha (35 ac)
Railway
2.75 ha (7 ac)
Public Utility
32.84 ha (81 ac)
Open Space
9.37 ha (23 ac)
Environmental
5.27 ha (13 ac)
Industrial
273.14 ha (675 ac)
Total Plan Area
337.54
(834 ac)
5.5
Internal Roads & Access
Internal subdivision roads are expected to be confirmed in the future to
meet development needs at that time. Minor changes to internal
roadway configuration does not necessarily trigger an amendment to
this ASP; however, discretion for deciding if an amendment is necessary
remains with the County.
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11.32
157.00
220.00
180.00
180.00
210.00
210.00
180.00
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220.00
310.00
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190.00
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310.00
190.00
190.00
204.33
12.24
302.00
194.96
12.21
195.52
190.00
190.00
196.99
11.31
12.27
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235.00
235.00
190.00
190.00
190.00
224.40
224.30
235.00
204.10
389.03
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219.55
226.40
478.62
325.94
172.41
5.21
515.27
331.08
123.88
227.46
259.96
186.38
39.41
153.8
106.98
101.19
173.73
11.43
123.62
113.79
24.61
193.66
171.21
145.92
124.59
122.36
92.04
169.44
149.45
110.37
144.18
233.35
60.31
100.25
149.82
195.07
195.03
136.39
129.76
97.76
228.45
155.04
180.01
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186.41
163.31
11.32
11.31
187.00
57.19
52.83
191.35
172.00
199.38
184.22
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5.6
Subdivision & Consolidation
The proposed lot layout shown in Map 8 is conceptual and changes to it
will not trigger an amendment to this ASP. It is expected that lots will be
reconfigured during the subdivision process and afterwards (through
consolidation, potentially) in order to tailor lot sizes to market needs.
5.7
Development Staging
Development staging is likely to occur in response to market demand
and investment in upgrading road infrastructure, and potential for future
water and sanitary servicing.
In the 2017 Conceptual Scheme prepared for Lunaverse Inc., two
development stages are identified. The first being Lot 1, Block 2, Plan
192 0696, and the second being the northern part of SE 16-52-14W4M
(see Map 2). As of the writing of this ASP, Stage 1 of the Lunaverse Inc.
development had not yet commenced.
Overall staging is expected to follow existing patterns starting with
Grains Connect, which is already developed, followed by Lunaverse Inc.'s
Stages 1 and 2, then westward and northward through the rest of the
Plan area.
5.8
Municipal Reserve
Municipal reserve triggered by the subdivision process should be
collected in full by the County as cash-in-lieu. Deferral of reserve owing
by way of deferred reserve caveat is anticipated for developers with
larger land holdings and/or multi-staged developments. However,
deferral to lands owned outside the ASP boundary is not recommended
if those lands are unlikely to develop within a reasonable time horizon.
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6.0
Utility Servicing
The following sections are modified excerpts from the BAR Engineering
West Industrial Park Area Structure Plan Servicing Brief dated September
10, 2019, prepared for the County of Minburn.
6.1
Water
County of Minburn does not currently have an existing municipal water
distribution system within the vicinity of the West Industrial Park ASP to
provide potable water to future development. As such, either private on-
site potable water systems, such as wells or cisterns, will need to be
utilized for the development or a connection to the Alberta Central East
(ACE) Regional Water System will be required. If water wells are utilized
for the development, groundwater evaluations and/or hydrogeological
assessments will be required prior to and as part of the subdivision
process to obtain the required approvals and authorization from Alberta
Environment and Parks and Alberta Sustainable Resource Development
to divert and use groundwater.
The ACE Regional Water System supplies drinking water to member
municipalities, which includes the County of Minburn. The ACE
transmission line is located approximately 800m north of the north ASP
boundary and runs east/west along Township Road 523A between
Range Road 145 and Range Road 144. At Range Road 144, the
transmission line heads north to Township Road 524.
Connection to the ACE Transmission line at the intersection
of Township Road 523A and Range Road 144 could provide
potable water to the West Industrial Park (see Map 9). A
watermain, owned and operated by the County, would be
required from the connection point south along Range
Road 144 and looped throughout the development to
provide service to the Rural Industrial lots.
It is important to note that ACE does not provide
distribution pressures, so either the water supply would be
through a trickle feed system to fill private on-site cisterns,
or the County could construct a reservoir and pump station
to provide adequate distribution pressures to the West
Industrial Park. Application to connect to the ACE
Transmission Line would be undertaken at future design
stages of the development prior to subdivision.
6.2
Sanitary
Rural municipal wastewater collection systems are not
present within or near the West Industrial Park ASP. Private
on-site wastewater collection and treatment systems will be
required for the proposed rural industrial development,
which could include holding tanks, septic tanks, and/or
septic fields. Unlike municipal wastewater collection
systems, on-site sewage systems include either collection of
the wastewater and hauling offsite or collecting and treating
the wastewater onsite prior to discharging to the
environment. Implementation of private sewage systems
shall be in accordance with the Alberta Private Sewage
Systems current Standard of Practice at the subdivision
stage.
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Town lagoons located immediately north of the NW and NE ¼ Sections
16-52-14-W4M treat wastewater collected from the Town prior to
discharging. It is understood that, at this time, the County intends for the
West Industrial Park to utilize on-site private sewage systems. Further
analysis, in collaboration with the Town, could be completed if the
County wishes to pursue installation of a wastewater collection system
within the West Industrial Park to convey wastewater to the Town
lagoons. A municipal wastewater collection system for the West
Industrial Park could consist of a low-pressure sewage collection system,
and/or gravity sanitary sewer mains in combination with lift stations.
6.3
Stormwater
The ASP lands generally slope from the southeast to the northwest with a
relief of approximately 21m. Many trapped lows within the ASP
boundary capture stormwater runoff and provide wetland habitat. An
unnamed tributary of the Vermilion River is located along the west and
north property lines of the NE ¼ Section 17-52-14-W4M, which serves as
the natural drainage outlet for the West Industrial Park.
A flood hazard mapping study was undertaken for the Vermilion River to
identify the extents of the 1:100 year flood plain. The flood plain consists
of two areas of flow identified as the floodway and the flood fringe.
Floodway represents the area where the floodwaters are deepest,
fastest, and most destructive. Flood fringe are areas outside of the
floodway where floodwaters are generally shallower and flow slower.
According to Alberta Environment and Parks' flood hazard mapping, the
unnamed tributary located within the NE ¼ Section 17-52-14-W4M is
located within the Vermilion River's 1:100-year flood fringe.
Proposed stormwater management measures for the West Industrial
Park includes series of drainage ditches, including roadside ditches, and
stormwater management facilities (SWMF). These will be used to convey
and control stormwater runoff from the future developments with natural
drainage patterns from the southeast to the northwest being maintained.
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Water Distribution
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Three conceptual SWMF locations have been identified based on
grading to maintain natural drainage and the conceptual subdivision
layout (see Map 10). A maximum SWMF discharge rate of 0.45 L/s/ha
has been adopted for this study based on the 1:100-year Vermilion River
discharge rate provided in the flood hazard mapping study. Further
analysis including sizing of the SWMFs, location, sequencing, and Water
Act application will be completed in future stages of development prior
to subdivision.
6.4
Shallow Utilities
Power, natural gas, and communication services are all located within the
vicinity of the West Industrial Park and will be extended from the nearest
connection location for the planned subdivision. Application to the utility
provider for connection and/or extension of service to the proposed
development will be required at the subdivision stage.
Power is provided by ATCO Electric for the West Industrial Park area.
Three phase overhead power lines are located along the unimproved
road allowance of Township Road 522, from Range Road 143 to Range
Road 144, along the west property line of the NE ¼ Section 17-52-14-
W4M running north/south, and along Range Road 143. Service
connection location to power will be coordinated prior to subdivision.
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7.0
General Land Use
Issues
7.1
Signage & Lighting
As the ASP area develops, centralized signage at entrances to
development nodes may be desirable and should be supported.
Individual signage will need to conform to the requirements of the
County's Land Use Bylaw.
Additionally, Alberta Transportation may have signage and lighting
guidelines pertaining to developments adjacent to highways that would
need to be considered.
7.2
Screening & Landscaping
The proximity to and visibility from Highway 16 suggest that appropriate
and year-round effective landscaping and/or fencing/screening be
applied to developments that include outdoor storage that could be
considered unattractive.
In addition to the provisions of the County's Land Use Bylaw, the
Development Officer and/or Subdivision Authority, as applicable, is
enabled by this ASP to apply more rigorous screening and landscaping
requirements. Variances to the minimum required screening and
landscaping requirements of the Land Use Bylaw should not be
considered, especially in proximity to a public road or Provincial Highway.
7.3
Agricultural Operations
Existing agricultural operations will be allowed to continue
in perpetuity at the will of the landowner.
7.4
Sour Gas Facilities
There are no existing sour gas facilities in the ASP boundary.
The County may support the development of a sour gas
facility depending on its proximity to developed areas and
the limitations such a facility could place on future
development.
7.5
Existing Residences
There appear to be five existing residences within the Plan
area. These residences will not be affected by the adoption
of this Bylaw. Future development and the continuation of
existing residential uses on land holding will remain in the
control of individual landowners.
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8.0
Policy Framework
& Implementation
8.1
Interpretation
Policies are written using "shall", "should" or "may" statements. The
interpretations of "shall", "should" and "may" that follow provide the
reader with a greater understanding of the intent of each policy
statement:
'Shall' -- denotes compliance or adherence to a preferred course of
action.
'Should' -- denotes compliance is desired or advised but may be
impractical or
premature because of valid planning principles or
unique/extenuating circumstances.
'May' -- denotes discretionary compliance or a choice in applying
policy.
8.2
Amendments
Applications for amendment will require supporting
documentation as described in the Municipal Development
Plan and Land Use Bylaw, and must be based on sound
planning reasons and generally accepted planning
practices.
8.3
Review & Monitoring
This ASP shall be reviewed and monitored to ensure its
policies and intent are consistent with current planning
principles and the needs of the County of Minburn.
It is recommended this document be reviewed at least
every five (5) years.
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9.0
Policies
The following policies will be used by the County of Minburn No. 27,
including Administration and Council, to provide guidance and direction
when making decisions on land use, subdivision and development on
lands within the ASP boundary.
General
POLICY 1
The County of Minburn shall ensure that all future land use, subdivision
and development, and amendment decisions made with respect to
lands within the boundary of the West Industrial Park ASP comply with
the provisions contained within this ASP, including the Maps. Decisions
related to document 'housekeeping' or those that would be considered
minor deviations, relaxations or variations from the provisions of this ASP
would not require an amendment to this document where it can be
demonstrated that the deviation, relaxation or variance does not
substantively alter the intent, force or effect of the provisions of this ASP.
POLICY 2
Any discrepancies between this ASP and the Provincial transportation
planning documents referenced herein are unintentional, and the
Provincial transportation planning documents take precedence.
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Policies
Variance
POLICY 3
The exercise of discretion and variance related to any matter or decision
rendered with respect to this ASP as well as the amendment of this ASP
shall be guided by the following principles:
a)
The exercise of variance or discretion in deciding an application or
amendment to this ASP must be both reasonable and defensible
within the letter and spirit of this ASP as well as widely accepted
planning principles;
b)
If a requirement or provision of this ASP is to be deviated from or if
an amendment is to be made, it is essential that those exercising
the discretion or deciding upon variance or making the
amendment clearly understand the rationale behind the
requirement or provision they are being asked to vary or amend;
c)
Discretion, variance and amendment shall only be considered if it
can be demonstrated that the discretion, variance or amendment
being considered will, at a minimum, not jeopardise the policies of
this ASP and, at best, better serve them;
d)
Any variance or discretion exercised or any amendment made shall
be fully documented so that the reasons and rationale for the
variance or discretion exercised or amendment made are
accurately recorded and clearly understood.
Amendment Applications
POLICY 4
The County of Minburn may undertake or require that the
owner/developer undertake an overall review of this ASP should an
owner/developer make repeated applications to amend this ASP once it
is in effect. The intent of an overall review, instead of continuing to
entertain individual, isolated amendment applications, is to consider and
evaluate the implications of the revisions to this ASP, at a minimum, in
the context of the entire ASP area and, if warranted, beyond this ASP
area.
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Subdivision & Development
POLICY 5
The County of Minburn should support subdivision and/or consolidation
of parcels to meet market needs.
Reserve Land
POLICY 6
The County shall require developers to provide the maximum amount of
reserve land pursuant to the Municipal Government Act. The County
should require reserve land dedication in the ASP by way of cash-in-lieu .
Furthermore, the County should consider accepting environmental
reserve dedication in the ASP by way of agreement with landowners for
environmental reserve easements.
Signage & Lighting
POLICY 7
The County of Minburn should support centralized signage at the
entrance to development nodes.
POLICY 8
The County of Minburn shall encourage dark night skies.
POLICY 9
The County of Minburn should require developers mitigate light
trespass from new developments through use lighting with full cut-off
fixtures and avoiding unnecessary up-lighting into the night sky.
Screening & Landscaping
POLICY 10
The County of Minburn shall encourage screening and landscaping to
improve visual appeal of developments, in particular those with outdoor
storage, from public roadways. This will be addressed at the time of
subdivision and/or development as appropriate.
POLICY 11
The County of Minburn should not vary minimum standards of the Land
Use Bylaw for screening and landscaping on new developments,
especially in proximity to a public road or Provincial Highway.
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Agricultural Operations
POLICY 12
The County of Minburn shall allow existing agricultural operations to
continue in perpetuity at the will of the landowner. Existing agricultural
operations in the designation Agricultural should not be unduly
impeded and/or impacted by future non-agricultural development
within the ASP boundary and adjacent to existing agricultural
operations.
Public Consultation
POLICY 13
The County of Minburn may require proponents to engage adjacent
landowners if it is deemed the proposed development may directly
impact an development. The consultation must be done in the early
stages of the application process, be appropriate and meaningful, and
the outcomes of the consultations will be recorded and submitted for
consideration by the Development Authority and/or Subdivision
Authority.
Engineering Requirements
POLICY 14
Developers shall ensure that all site preparation, public roads, and any
other public facilities/improvements are professionally engineered and
constructed to the satisfaction of the County of Minburn in accordance
with the County's standards.
POLICY 15
Owners/developers shall ensure that subdivision and development
permit applications comply with the Stormwater Management
Guidelines for the Province of Alberta 1999, prepared by Alberta
Environment, as applicable, and generally with the Stormwater
Management Plan contained in Appendix 2 of this ASP. There shall be
no change between pre- and post-development off-site flows except
where the application conforms to an approved stormwater
management plan approved in conjunction with the County of Minburn.
POLICY 16
Applicants of subdivision and development permit applications shall be
responsible for making all necessary arrangements regarding the
disposal/management of stormwater off-site and providing to/for the
County of Minburn all required documentation, permission, approvals
and/or other forms of authorization from all relevant agencies having
jurisdiction in relation thereto.
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Transportation
POLICY 17
The provisions of the West Industrial Park ASP uphold and protect the
integrity and function of Highway 16. This is important to secure and
maintain Alberta Transportation's endorsement of this ASP.
POLICY 18
The applicant/owner/developer may be required to prepare a Traffic
Impact Assessment (TIA), at their sole expense, as a condition of
subdivision or development approval pursuant to this ASP. The timing
and scope of the TIA will be determined by the County of Minburn in
consultation with Alberta Transportation. If a TIA should be required, it
will be prepared to the satisfaction of the County as well as Alberta
Transportation.
POLICY 19
The developer shall undertake, at its sole expense, any engineering,
requirements or improvements identified in or resulting from the TIA
approved by the County and/or Alberta Transportation, or any other
engineering, requirement or improvement specified by Alberta
Transportation in relation to Highway 16 as a result of or that is
attributable to the development of this ASP area. Further, such
engineering and/or improvements must be undertaken to the
satisfaction of the County of Minburn in consultation with Alberta
Transportation.
POLICY 20
Developers should engage in discussions with Alberta Transportation to
determine their obligations with respect to a TIA and possible
improvements prior to submission of a subdivision or development
application to the County of Minburn.
Land for Road Widening
POLICY 21
The County of Minburn shall ensure that when the opportunity arises as
part of a subdivision or development permit application within the ASP
area, and when considered warranted and appropriate by the
Development Officer, road rights-of-way required up to and including 30
metres (100 ft) in total width should be protected without compensation
using whatever legal means/form of agreement necessary and
appropriate (ranging from survey and transfer to dedication by caveat,
etc.) at the time of subdivision or development permit approval, as the
case may be.
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Hazardous Materials Development
POLICY 22
The Development or Subdivision Authority, as the case may be, in
consideration of an application that involves explosives or radioactive
material, shall:
a)
consider the effects of the storage and/or transport of explosives or
radioactive material proposed in an application (e.g. the
implications of the development setbacks specified in the
applicable Regulations or the provisions of the Transportation of
Dangerous Goods Act) on the other existing and proposed use(s)
located or proposed to be located on the subject parcel as well as
adjacent parcels;
b)
at their discretion, prior to deciding upon the application before
them, provide public notice, through means and to whom they
consider necessary, that a decision regarding an application
involving the storage and/or transport of explosives or radioactive
material is to be made, that an opportunity will be afforded to any
person notified to make representation on the application and that
the representations made shall be taken into account when final
consideration is given to the said application; and,
c)
based on the circumstances of the application before them, and at
their sole discretion, either grant their approval, provided the
application otherwise complies with this ASP or any Conceptual
Scheme in effect, the applicable MDP and LUB, subject to the
applicant complying with all applicable provincial and federal as
well as any other municipal regulations related to explosives or
radioactive material (and submitting proof of same - e.g. a license
or certificate, as specified by the Development or Subdivision
Authority, that they have complied), or withhold their approval until
such time as the applicant demonstrates, to their satisfaction,
compliance with all applicable provincial and federal as well as any
other municipal regulations related to explosives or radioactive
material.
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Oil & Gas Activity
POLICY 23
The County of Minburn may support development of sour gas facilities
within the ASP boundary.
POLICY 24
The County of Minburn will work with oil and gas interests and landowners
to identify well-site development and production schedules that
coordinate with land use designations within this ASP. In working with oil
and gas interests and landowners, the County will strongly recommend
that the following siting/development principles be followed:
a)
wells should be clustered whenever possible;
b)
flow lining to a common location for multiple wells should be
utilized whenever possible;
c)
clustered well sites should be located whenever possible next to
public utility lots, storm water lakes and future municipal reserves
(parks);
d)
road accesses to clustered wells should be combined wherever
possible and access routes utilized should be made to fit existing
and identified future roadways whenever possible;
e)
operating conditions of well/battery sites should be adjusted as
follows:
i.
fluids should be hauled, tanks should be vacuumed/cleaned
and servicing/maintenance should take place during regular
daytime hours,
ii.
storage tank temperature should be kept at a level such that
associated impacts, particularly odour, are minimized to the
fullest extent possible,
iii.
portable generators should not be used to provide power, and
iv.
every effort needs to be made using whatever measures
required to minimize odours, noise, dust, vibration and any
other negative impacts.
POLICY 25
Subdivision and development applicants will be responsible for
contacting well license holders to determine setbacks required for
reclaimed, abandoned wells.
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POLICY 26
Subdivision and development applicants are responsible for
determining the lease area around non-reclaimed abandoned wells.
Subdivision Application Requirements
POLICY 27
The County of Minburn may require that applicants for subdivision within
the West Industrial Park ASP provide information or address any or all of
the following prior to accepting the subdivision application as complete:
a)
general terrain;
b)
soil characteristics;
c)
soils capability to provide drainage and absorb sewage effluent;
d)
potential for flooding, erosion or slumping of the land;
e)
stormwater/wetland management;
f)
adequacy of the proposed building sites;
g)
proposed public road access;
h)
availability of a water supply that is adequate for drinking and for
the intended use of the parcel(s);
i)
proximity to existing utilities;
j)
proposed means of buffering in relation to adjacent lands;
k)
all existing and historic oil/gas facilities and measures to mitigate
any associated impacts;
l)
provision/availability of emergency services;
m)
identification and form of reserve dedication as applicable per the
Municipal Government Act;
n)
how the configuration, dimensions, spacing and location of the
proposed parcel(s) complies with the concepts of this ASP; and
o)
any other matters the Development Officer considers necessary.
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Compliance with ASP
POLICY 28
The County of Minburn shall pursue whatever actions are deemed
appropriate or necessary to secure compliance with the provisions of
this ASP.
POLICY 29
The County of Minburn may require owner(s)/developer(s) to enter into
an agreement with the County as a condition of an approved subdivision
or development permit application pursuant to the Municipal
Government Act.
POLICY 30
The County of Minburn may require caveats, performance bonds, letters
of credit, restrictive covenants or any other available mechanisms to
secure performance of any requirement stipulated in the provisions of
this ASP.
Consistency between Plans
POLICY 31
The County of Minburn will ensure that when amendments are made to
this ASP in the future, any complementary amendments to the Municipal
Development Plan or Land Use Bylaw are also made to ensure
conformance with Section 638 of the Municipal Government Act.
Monitoring & Review
POLICY 32
The County of Minburn will monitor the West Industrial Park ASP on an
on-going basis. Notwithstanding, this ASP will be reviewed within five
years of being adopted (i.e.: by 2025).
Does not form part of this Bylaw.
Prepared by: X-Terra Environmental Services Ltd.
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Appendix 1
Biophysical Assessment
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF 16-52-14 W4M,
PORTIONS OF 9-52-14 W4M, AND NE-17-52-14 W4M
WITHIN THE COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27
104-108 RESEARCH DRIVE
SASKATOON, SK S7N 3R3
4201-66TH AVENUE
LLOYDMINSTER, AB T9V 2Y7
JUNE 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................. 1
2
OBJECTIVE.......................................................................................................................................................... 1
3
STUDY METHODS .............................................................................................................................................. 2
4
RESULTS OF DESKTOP ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................... 2
4.1
ECOREGION AND TOPOGRAPHY ......................................................................................................................... 2
4.2
SURROUNDING LAND USE .................................................................................................................................. 2
4.3
SOILS AND AGRICULTURE .................................................................................................................................. 3
4.4
RIVER BASIN AND WATERSHED .......................................................................................................................... 3
4.5
WETLANDS/WATERBODIES AND WATERCOURSES ............................................................................................... 4
4.6
CLIMATE............................................................................................................................................................ 5
4.7
WILDLIFE AND AVIAN INFORMATION .................................................................................................................... 5
4.7.1
Landscape Analysis Tool (LAT) Report - Wildlife Ranges ..................................................................... 6
4.7.2
Alberta Conservation Information Management System (ACIMS) ......................................................... 7
4.7.3
Fish and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS) ................................................................ 7
4.8
MIGRATORY BIRD AND CONVENTION ACT ........................................................................................................... 7
4.9
FISHERIES INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................... 7
4.10
CULTURAL AND HERITAGE RESOURCES ......................................................................................................... 8
5
POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES ........................................................... 8
6
GENERAL - MITIGATION OPTIONS ................................................................................................................... 8
6.1
MIGRATORY BIRDS AND WILDLIFE PROTECTION .................................................................................................. 9
6.2
FISH AND FISH HABITAT PROTECTION ................................................................................................................. 9
6.3
SOILS PROTECTION ........................................................................................................................................... 9
6.4
VEGETATION RETENTION AND WEED MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................ 9
6.5
MINIMIZING THE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT .................................................................................................. 10
7
WETLANDS - MITIGATION OPTIONS .............................................................................................................. 10
7.1
AVOIDANCE ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
7.2
MINIMIZATION .................................................................................................................................................. 10
7.3
REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 10
8
CONCLUSION AND SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ 11
9
EVALUATION OF INFORMATION AND REPORTING ...................................................................................... 14
10
REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................................... 15
LIST OF TABLES
Table 4-7. Summary of Potential Wildlife Restrictions..................................................................................6
Table 7-3. Potential In-Lieu Replacement Costs for Wetland Impacts ..............................................................11
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1. Aerial Overview Map of the Study Area in W4M Section 16-52-14 W4M, NW and NE- 9-52-14 W4M, and
NE-17-52-14 W4M........................................................................................................................1
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Project Location within Topographic Overview
Appendix B: Watershed/Flood Hazard Map
Appendix C: Historic Aerial Imagery/Air Photo Summary
Appendix D: Precipitation Data/Historical Temperatures
Appendix E: LAT Report/ACIMS Report/FWMIS Report
Appendix F: Wetland Assessment Unit and Value, and In-Lieu Rate
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INTRODUCTION
X-Terra Environmental Services Ltd. (X-Terra) was retained by Red Willow Planning on
behalf of the County of Minburn No. 27 (COM) in May 2019 to complete an amendment to a
previous Biophysical Environmental Assessment (BEA) of lands located north of Township
Road 522 and Provincial Highway 16, between Range Roads 143 and 144. The previous
project area encompasses section 16-52-14 W4M, approximately 2.4 km east of the most
easterly border of The Town of Vegreville, Alberta within the County of Minburn No. 27. The
amended report will incorporate additional adjacent lands that include northerly portions of 9-
52-14 W4M (immediately North and adjacent to Highway 16) and NE-17-52-12 W4M.
This BEA includes a preliminary desktop assessment of the study area and any sensitive
environmental features or concerns that may require consideration in order to meet
environmental protection expectations and relevant regulations. As such, the entire section
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, and NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M were considered as part
of this BEA. The implementation of specific mitigations has been recommended to eliminate
or reduce environmental impacts within the study area.
Figure 1-1. Aerial Overview Map of the Study Area in Section 16-52-14 W4M, NW and NE- 9-52-14 W4M, and
NE-17-52-14 W4M
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OBJECTIVE
The overall objective of the Biophysical Environmental Assessment (BEA) was to identify and
calculate the environmental importance and sensitivity of the lands located within, and
adjacent to, the ASP lands in 16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, and NW and NE-9-52-14
W4M, and to provide recommendations to avoid or minimize environmental impacts. In
addition, the BEA will set out what regulatory processes may be required as a result of any
future developments.
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Specifically, the objectives of this BEA were:
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To conduct a desktop assessment of the ASP lands in order to identify
wetlands/waterbodies and watercourses;
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To determine the potential environmental impacts that may results from the ASP lands;
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To outline mitigation recommendations that minimize the environmental impact of the
ASP lands;
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To provide a high-level outline of the potential regulatory requirements and approvals
needed for the development of the ASP lands.
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STUDY METHODS
This BEA was performed by collecting and evaluating relevant information for the study area
and the surrounding lands within 16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, and NW and NE-9-52-
14 W4 from pertinent databases, existing documentation, regulatory resources, and
interpretation and comparison of historical air photos.
The information gathered throughout the study was interpreted to determine potential for
negative environmental impacts that may result from any future development activities. Based
on the findings, sensitive environmental features were determined, and recommendations
were proposed to mitigate the negative impacts.
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RESULTS OF DESKTOP ASSESSMENT
The study area is located within, 16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, and NW and NE-9-52-
14 W4M, East and Southeast of Vegreville, Alberta within the County of Minburn No. 27
(Appendix D). The study area includes all of section 16-52-14 W4M (approximately 259 ha),
the Southeast ¼ Section of 17-52-12 W4M (approximately 65 ha), and a portion of the
Northwest ¼ Section 9-52-14 W4M (11 ha), and portion of the Northeast ¼ Section 9-52-14
W4M (1.75 ha). This BEA primarily focusses on this specific area but also takes into
consideration the lands adjacent this section of land. Portions of the SE-16-52-14 W4M have
been previously assessed and documented as part of the Conceptual Scheme document as
prepared for Lunaverse Inc. in August 2017; this existing documentation was reviewed and
analyzed in relation to the study area and has been considered during the preparation of this
report.
4.1
ECOREGION AND TOPOGRAPHY
The project area is located within the Aspen Parkland Ecoregion of east-central Alberta
(Strong and Leggat, 1992). Topography varies across the region from nearly level, to gently
rolling in areas, to hummocky or steeply rolling in lesser frequency when nearing the Vermilion
River which is located in the northeast and the west portions of the County of Minburn.
Please find a topographic overview of the project area in Appendix A of this report.
4.2
SURROUNDING LAND USE
Lands to be directly impacted by future development within 16-52-14 W4M, 17-52-12 W4M,
and 9-52-14 W4M are used primarily for agricultural crop and livestock production purposes.
The exception being the NE-16-52-14 W4M, where a Grains Connect rail transshipment
development is located and encompasses most of the quarter section, as well as the SE-16-
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52-14 W4M, which is home to a proposed Lunaverse Inc. medical marijuana facility. One
suspended well owned by Alphabow Energy Ltd. (Omer's Energy Warwick 10-16-52-14) is
located in NE-16-52-14 W4M; one Reclamation Certified well owned by BP Canada Energy
Group ULC (Mesa Warwick 7-16-52-14) is located in SE-16-52-14 W4M; one Reclamation
Certified well owned by Gain Energy Ltd. (Omer's Energy Warwick 14-9-52-14) is located in
SE-16-52-14 W4M.
Lands surrounding 16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, and NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
include the town of Vegreville's lagoons to the north, Provincial Highway 16 to the south, the
town of Vegreville to the west, and to the east are agricultural land not identified for
development at this time. Generally, lands located in proximity to the study area are utilized
for agricultural purposes, or for urban purposes including infrastructure such as homes,
businesses, highways and rail transportation routes, a sewage treatment facility/lagoon and
a cemetery.
4.3
SOILS AND AGRICULTURE
According to the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry's online Soil Information Viewer (GoA,
2019), the immediate project area is known to have miscellaneous poorly drained Solonetzic
soils that includes saline soils and Soils with Rego profiles; comprised of undulating, high
relief landform with a limiting slope of 4%. Soils within the surrounding rural areas are
comprised of poorly drained Eluviated to Solonetz Black Chernozem on medium textured (L,
CL) till; comprised of undulating, high relief landform with a limiting slope of 4% (Alberta
Agriculture and Forestry, accessed online December 2018/March 2019/June 3, 2019).
Statistical data gathered by the Government of Alberta between the years of 1971-2000
indicates the growing season starts between April 17-24 and ends between October 15-21
(GoA, 2018), lasting between 174 - 187 days.
According to the Alberta Soil Information Viewer, the study area has a Land Sustainability
Rating System (LSRS) of 3(10) and 4(8) - 5W(2)). As per the LSRS for Agricultural Crops,
the above-mentioned classifications are as follows:
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3(10) indicates moderate limitations that restrict the growth of specific crops;
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4(8) - 5W(2) indicates lands in this area may have severe to very severe limitations
that restrict the growth of specific crops, in some areas due to excess water (not due
to inundation).
Air photo review indicates the future development area is used for primarily agricultural
purposes, varying from crop production to presumed pasture/hay land to support livestock
production.
4.4
RIVER BASIN AND WATERSHED
The project area is located within the North Saskatchewan River Basin (NSR). The NSR
originates in the ice fields of Jasper and Banff National Parks and follows the North
Saskatchewan River, flowing east towards the Alberta-Saskatchewan border. The North
Saskatchewan River basin is divided into 12 watersheds, with the project area located in the
Vermilion River watershed near the southern edge of the NSR basin.
The Vermilion River watershed covers approximately 7860 km2, or 14% of the total NSR
basin. Farming and oil and gas development are primary economical means as the watershed
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is home to soils highly suitable for agriculture and petroleum reserves (State of the Watershed
Report, North Saskatchewan River Watershed Alliance, 2005).
In April 1994 SNC-Lavalin Inc. of Edmonton, Alberta performed a flood hazard study that
focused on the Vermilion River and tributaries and the associated flood risk to Town of
Vegreville and surrounding area. According to the report summary, 'the headwaters of the
Vermilion River originate in the prairies south of Vegreville. Channel modifications on the
Vermilion River were carried out in 1977. Floods in the study area typically occur during the
open water season as a result of spring snowmelt runoff but can also be caused by heavy
rainfall events in summer or early fall. High flows are most likely to occur in March or April'
(Vegreville Flood Risk Mapping Study, GoA, 1994). The flood risk, in proximity to the study
area is relatively close primarily with the extent of the mapped flood risk area being
approximately 172m from the north corner of the site; the flood risk is primarily to the
northwest and west of the study area.
A visual depiction of the location of the study area in relation to the boundaries of the Vermilion
River Watershed and Flood Hazard Map for the project area can be found in Appendix B.
4.5
WETLANDS/WATERBODIES AND WATERCOURSES
Lands within the study area were reviewed using historical air photos and information
provided by Alberta Merged Wetland Inventory geospatial dataset (GoA, 2018) for the
presence of water features, including wetlands, waterbodies and watercourses. Historic
aerial photographs between the years of 1962 to 2017 were reviewed and compared
focussing on the presence of, and changes to, sensitive environmental features within the
project area, in particular, wetland and watercourse areas. The photographs were reviewed
in combination with relevant climate and precipitation data in order to provide preliminary
wetland delineation and permanency.
Sixteen graminoid marsh wetlands and two deciduous wooded swamp wetlands, were
identified and classified within the 16-52-14 W4M study area. One graminoid marsh wetland
was identified and classified within the NW-9-52-14 W4M study area; no wetlands were
identified within the NE-9-52-14 W4M study area. Seven graminoid marsh wetlands were
identified and classified within the 17-52-14 W4M study area.
Through a review of historical aerial photos, it was determined that only two wetlands
(Wetlands 9 and 12) were deemed to be of a more permanent nature as their presence of
water was consistent from 1962 to current date. Wetlands 1, 2 and 5 border the north edge
of the study area and are directly adjacent to a lagoon located to the north; the presence of
these wetlands has been consistent only since the construction of the lagoon. It is assumed
that the natural hydrology of the area was altered due to the lagoon and the wetlands were
formed due to human interactions. However, the wetlands have now become naturalized.
From 1962 to present, the presence of wetlands 3, 4, 6-8, 10, 11, and 13-25 are seen to be
temporary in nature. Through the historical aerial review, it was seen that these wetlands
were farmed through during the majority of the years.
Wetland classes range from A to D, with D being the lowest valued wetland (AEP, 2016); it is
anticipated that the impacted wetlands within the potential development area will be classed
as 'D" wetlands. An Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool assessment should take place
prior to development of the project area in order to determine the exact class of wetland, as
well as to determine the appropriate mitigation measures for wetland impact.
In addition to the wetlands within the study area, several tributaries were identified; due to
connectivity to the Vermilion River these tributaries are categorized as Class C Unmapped
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watercourses. These Class C Unmapped watercourses are present within NE-17-52-14
W4M, NW-16-52-14 W4M, NE-16-52-14 W4M, and SW-16-52-14 W4M. Air photo review
indicates these watercourses are seasonal drainages with little to no defined channel,
however a field assessment would be required prior to any future development to confirm the
classification of the impacted watercourses. The Code of Practice for Watercourse Crossings
subject to recommendations by a Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist (QAES).
It should be noted that the findings of any future field assessments have the potential to
identify further wetlands based on soil, vegetation and topography features. If any impacts
to wetlands are to occur, Water Act Approval is required. As well, wetland replacement is
required for mitigation for the disturbance of all wetlands (excluding ephemeral wetlands). In
addition, any permanent or semi-permanent, shallow open water or marsh wetlands, are likely
to have their ownership claimed by the provincial Crown under Section 3 of the Public Lands
Act (GoA, 2000). Further investigations and regulatory applications may be required for
assessing the permanence of the wetlands situated within the study area.
Any wetlands directly impacted by future development will require Water Act (GoA, 2000)
approval supported by reporting and documentation as outlined in the Alberta Wetland Policy
(GoA, 2013). The historical aerial imagery, including delineations of notable wetlands is
located in Appendix C.
4.6
CLIMATE
The historical climate data gathered from the Environment Canada Weather Station in
Vegreville, Alberta was evaluated. The average yearly temperature from 1956 to 2017 ranges
from 5.4°C in 1967, to 10.7°C in 1980; yearly lowest temperatures range from -49.85°C in
1962, to -26.26°C in 1987; yearly highest temperatures range from 28.0°C (2000) to 36.09°C
(2002; average total accumulated precipitation was approximately 406.30mm (1956 to 2017);
minimum precipitation was 216.30mm (2002) and maximum precipitation amount of
639.64mm (2012).
Current local climate information will be required to be reviewed as part of the Wetland
Assessment and Impact Report preparation, as outlined in the Alberta Wetland Policy's
Identification and Delineation Directive (AEP, June 2015).
Please find the figures pertaining to specific climate data corresponding to historical air photos
in Appendix D of this report.
4.7
WILDLIFE AND AVIAN INFORMATION
Specific areas, such as wetlands and riparian habitats, provide key and critical wildlife habitat
potential; when planning projects and activities, all efforts must be made to reduce impacts
to critical habitats to ensure timing of activities will not detrimentally affect potential avian, fish
and/or wildlife habitat.
A complete desktop review was completed in terms of potential wildlife sensitivities and
species at risk for the project area. A summary of the results of the database searches and
review is as follows, in Table 4.7:
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Table 4-7. Summary of Potential Wildlife Restrictions.
Restrictive
Parameter
2Restricted
Activity
Period
Setback Distance
Details
Sharp-tailed
Grouse Survey
Area1
year-round
500m from leks
Sharp-tailed Grouse Surveys should be conducted
during the appropriate periods as per the Sensitive
Species Inventory Guidelines
Sensitive
Raptor Survey
Area1
year-round
1000m from
nesting sites
Sensitive Raptor Surveys should be conducted as per
the Sensitive Species Inventory Guidelines
Other
Sensitive and
Endangered
Species
Ranges1
April 1st to
July 15th
100m from active
nest and
surrounding
habitat
Grassland Birds and Short-eared Owl Surveys should
be conducted as per the Sensitive Species Inventory
Guidelines
Migratory Bird
Nests
April 1st to
August 31st
100m from nest
site
A pre-construction nest sweep is recommended
within 7 days prior to the onset of construction
activities
1Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) Landscape Analysis Tool Report - accessed March 21,
2019
2Government of Alberta (2011) - Select Wildlife Species and Habitat within Grassland &
Parkland Natural Regions of Alberta
3Setback distance based on medium level of disturbance
The following databases were used to evaluate the project area for wildlife habitat potential:
4.7.1 Landscape Analysis Tool (LAT) Report - Wildlife Ranges
The Landscape Analysis Tool (AER 2015) report was generated for the project area; review
of the LAT report for the project area identifies the area as a Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey
area, a Sensitive Raptor Survey area and Other Sensitive and Endangered Species Survey
area. As per LAT approval standards specific to the above-mentioned sensitive features, pre-
construction surveys are required to be completed as per the Sensitive Species Inventory
Guidelines (AEP, 2013). Any future development activities may not commence prior to these
applicable sensitive species surveys being completed. In addition, pre-construction grassland
bird surveys, including Short-eared Owl surveys must be completed on any native grasslands
impacted by the land development, to take place between the dates of April 15 and August
15.
Should any of the above-mentioned species or evidence of said species be observed during
the surveys, AEP should be consulted to determine proceedings.
A copy of the LAT Report is located in Appendix E of this report. The applicable Sensitive
Species Inventory Guidelines can be found online at https://www.alberta.ca/sensitive-
species-inventory-guidelines.aspx
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4.7.2 Alberta Conservation Information Management System (ACIMS)
The Alberta Conservation Information Management System (ACIMS) database was searched
(online, June 2019) for the project area regarding the occurrence of any species at risk. The
ACIMS search indicated that there are no non-sensitive or sensitive elemental occurrences
in or within proximity to 16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, and NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M.
A copy of the ACIMS search results are located in Appendix E of this report.
4.7.3 Fish and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS)
A search of the Fish and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS) Internet Mapping
Framework (IMF) was conducted on March 20, 2019 and June 4, 2019. The results from the
FWMIS map search for the project area indicated there were no occurrences of rare or
sensitive species within 1.5km of the project area, however, does show the project area
occurs within a Sharp-tailed Grouse and a Bald Eagle range.
A copy of the FWMIS search results are located in Appendix E of this report.
4.8
MIGRATORY BIRD AND CONVENTION ACT
Under Migratory Bird and Convention Act (MBCA), it is prohibited to destroy a nest or eggs
for any families of migratory birds named in Article I of the convention (amended, 1995). In
Canada, the general nesting period is approximately mid-March to late August. By consulting
the nesting zone maps, it can be determined that the project area is located in Zone B5, which
has a nesting period of early April to late August.
A pre-construction nest sweep is recommended within 7 days prior to the onset of
construction activities if they are to occur between April 1 and August 31 in order to ensure
no nests or eggs are destroyed as a result of development. For a larger land area
development within the nesting period, it is recommended more than one nest sweep be
conducted at different stages of the project in order to ensure no new species or nesting has
taken place while activities are ongoing. In the event nests and/or eggs are observed, species
and timing specific mitigation and/or monitoring should be applied.
4.9
FISHERIES INFORMATION
According to statistical data gathered from Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) Fish and
Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS 2019) fish species were identified within a
1.5km radius of the ASP lands. The data collected is as follows:
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From the furthest West boundary of NE-17-52-14 W4M: Fish Inventory - Brook
Stickleback, Fathead Minnow, White Sucker; Stocked Inventory - Northern Pike,
Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch.
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From the further East boundary (where NE and SE quarter sections meet) of 15-52-
14 W4M: Fish Inventory - No Species Found in Search Extent; Stocked Inventory -
No Species Found in Search Extent.
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From near the furthest North boundary of NW-16-52-14 W4M: Fish Inventory - No
Species Found in Search Extent; Stocked Inventory - No Species Found in Search
Extent.
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From the further South boundary (where NW and NE quarter sections meet) of 9-52-
14 W4M: Fish Inventory - No Species Found in Search Extent; Stocked Inventory -
No Species Found in Search Extent.
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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans 'Projects Near Water' self-assessment criteria may
be used determine if a request for review is required for the Class C watercourse (Vermilion
River) tributaries that are associated with any future development activities.
In the event the self-assessment indicates a Request for Review is required, the project will
be reviewed in terms of the best management practices described in the 'measures to avoid
harm' section of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada website found at:
(http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pnw-ppe/measures-mesures/measures-mesures-eng.html)
A thorough field assessment in conjunction with these best management practices should be
used to provide mitigation for any future developments and its potential associated impacts
to the watercourses.
4.10 CULTURAL AND HERITAGE RESOURCES
The Listing of Historic Resources (Alberta Culture and Tourism) is a tool that may assist
developers, industry representatives and municipalities in determining if a development might
affect historic resources. The listing identifies lands that contain or have a high potential to
contain historic resources, including archaeological sites, paleontological sites, aboriginal
traditional use sites of a historic resource nature (burials, ceremonial sites, etc.), and/or
historic structures. The listing can provide proponents with advance notification of possible
historic resource concerns and may be used as a tool in planning projects.
The Listing of Historic Resources (accessed online June 2019) was searched for the project
area. The search indicated that lands within 16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, and NW
and NE-9-52-14 W4M, have no HRV, therefore a Heritage Resources Act Clearance is not
required.
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POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
The future property development will modify the landscape and change the land-use within
the project area which may result in negative impacts that relate to wildlife and natural
hydrology within the location and surrounding areas.
The project area has been historically used for agricultural purposes. The lands adjacent to
the project area include homes, businesses, highway and rail transportation routes, a sewage
treatment facility/lagoon, a cemetery, and a regional airport. It is suspected that a future
development will modify the land-use of the project area to be similar to that of the
neighbouring urban properties.
Future development activities may increase the potential for wildlife mortalities due to the
destruction/alteration/reduction of wildlife habitat (removal of vegetation, alteration of
wetlands, destruction of dens and nests, etc.). There may also be an increased potential for
negative impacts associated with impacts to wetlands. The alteration or removal of wetlands
reduces water storage and contaminant capture, decreases available habitat for wetland
species, and modifies natural hydrology patterns.
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GENERAL - MITIGATION OPTIONS
To reduce the potential for negative impacts to environmentally sensitive areas, that may
result due to future development activities, specific mitigation measures should be considered
and implemented.
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6.1
MIGRATORY BIRDS AND WILDLIFE PROTECTION
It is recommended that a pre-construction wildlife sweep be conducted within 7 days prior to
the onset of vegetation clearing or construction activities, if activities are to be carried out
between April 1 and August 15.
The residual effects of the project on wildlife are anticipated to be low. Overall, impacts on
wildlife are expected to be relatively minimal due to the close proximity of the project to
existing developments and location on agricultural lands. However, temporary indirect
impacts on wildlife may result from increased noise and stimuli extending for distances into
adjacent habitats. This noise and stimuli may cause edge effects, resulting in some species
avoiding areas of adjacent habitats during construction. The impacts of disturbances
associated with the project may cause some wildlife species to favor or avoid areas adjacent
to the project during the activity. However, these residual impacts are expected to be low due
to the high level of development in the surrounding area.
Sensitive species surveys (noted in Section 4.7) are to be conducted as per applicable
directives. The relevant Sensitive Species Inventory Guidelines can be found online at
https://www.alberta.ca/sensitive-species-inventory-guidelines.aspx
6.2
FISH AND FISH HABITAT PROTECTION
The study area includes tributaries that are connected and within 2km of the Vermilion (Class
C Watercourse). Due to the connectivity, these tributaries are categorized as Class C
Unmapped Watercourses. The tributaries have potential for fish-bearing habitat, therefore
works are subject to recommendations by a Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist
(QAES). A QAES assessment and report may be required for activities that impact these
tributaries.
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans 'Projects Near Water' self-assessment criteria will
assist in determining if any future project development will require a Request for Review
(DFO).
6.3
SOILS PROTECTION
In terms of soil protection, erosion and sedimentation are the primary concerns associated
with a development project. A plan should be developed that outlines erosion and sediment
control strategies to be implemented during the construction and post construction phases of
the development project. This plan should outline short-term and long-term permanent
controls which will safeguard the sensitive features (e.g. wetlands, watercourses, etc.), within
the project area and adjacent lands from unnecessary inputs.
6.4
VEGETATION RETENTION AND WEED MANAGEMENT
In terms of vegetation, invasive species encroachment is the primary concern associated with
a development project. A plan should be developed that outlines strategies for vegetation
retention, revegetation and weed control (as per the Province of Alberta, Weed Control Act
2017). This plan should be implemented during the construction and post construction phases
of the development project. If possible, the retention of existing vegetation is preferred as this
strategy serves to prevent erosion and sedimentation and may reduce the encroachment of
invasive species.
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6.5
MINIMIZING THE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
A well designed and executed construction plan can help minimize the initial environmental
impacts and reduce the overall environmental footprint caused by development activities. The
plan should be developed to outline specific strategies to protect environmentally sensitive
areas from situations that may arise as a result of construction activities. This plan should
itemize all construction phase environmental protection strategies such as spill response,
regulatory reporting, topsoil storage, weed management, re-vegetation and vegetation
retention, setback/buffer distances, erosion and sedimentation protection, etc.
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WETLANDS - MITIGATION OPTIONS
Wetland avoidance, minimization and replacement mitigation strategies are outlined under
the Alberta Wetland Mitigation Directive (GoA, 2015, updated 2017). These strategies are in
place to reduce to preserve the presence of vital wetlands within Alberta.
7.1
AVOIDANCE
As per the Alberta Wetland Mitigation Directive, the most desired option for any wetland is
avoidance. There are many instances where avoidance is the only option considered; crown
ownership, special designated lands, presence of endangered species, etc. For the purpose
of this project, avoidance of wetlands may be feasible as development plans may be altered
to avoid the wetlands within the project area.
Water Act Approval is not required if wetland avoidance is possible.
7.2
MINIMIZATION
Minimization is the second preference when planning a project if avoidance is not possible.
It refers to minimizing both the direct and indirect effects on the wetland and the value of the
wetland during development activities. For the purpose of this project, minimization of wetland
impacts may be feasible as development plans may be altered to reduce impacts to the
wetlands within the project area. In order to achieve this goal, alternate activities may be
considered, or development plans may be modified.
Water Act Approval, and other related applications and approvals under the Act, are required
if the wetland under the minimization strategy option.
7.3
REPLACEMENT
If permanent wetland loss is expected, a Replacement Proposal must accompany the Water
Act application. A desktop delineation, as per the directive ABWRET-D, identified twenty-four
wetlands within the project area totalling approximately 10.10ha. In the event these wetlands
are eliminated due to project activities a replacement payment may be required. This area of
Alberta falls under the in-lieu fee rate of $8,600.00/ha therefore the approximate in-lieu
payment of $202,091.00 would need to be submitted to the current and appropriate Wetland
Replacement Agency for the area. The approximate in-lieu fees, per wetland, are itemized
within Table 1.
A map and details pertaining to the assigned wetland assessment unit and value, and current
(2019) in-lieu rates are located in Appendix F of this report.
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Table 7-3. Potential In-Lieu Replacement Costs for Wetland Impacts.
Wetland
Identification
Wetland
Value*
Wetland Classification
Wetland
Area (ha)
Total In-Lieu
Replacement
Cost/ha**
Wetland 1
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
2.4452
$45,480.72
Wetland 2
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.9391
$17,467.26
Wetland 3
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.1462
$2,719.32
Wetland 4
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.0997
$1,854.42
Wetland 5
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.3971
$7,386.06
Wetland 6
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.1102
$2,049.72
Wetland 7
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.0209
$388.74
Wetland 8
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.0988
$27,453.60
Wetland 9
D
Primary [S][Wd][III], Secondary [M][G][III]
1.4760
$27,453.60
Wetland 10
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.1314
$2,444.04
Wetland 11
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.1012
$1,882.32
Wetland 12
D
Primary [S][Wd][III], Secondary [M][G][III]
0.5155
$9,588.30
Wetland 13
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.4484
$8,340.24
Wetland 14
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.1358
$2,525.88
Wetland 15
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.3041
$5,656.26
Wetland 16
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.0572
$1,063.92
Wetland 17
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.0489
$909.54
Wetland 18
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.1749
$3,253.14
Wetland 19
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.2264
$4,211.04
Wetland 20
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.2356
$4,382.16
Wetland 21
D
Primary [M][G][III], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.2803
$5,213.58
Wetland 22
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.7714
$14,348
Wetland 23
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.1974
$3,671.64
Wetland 24
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.2730
$2,347.80
Wetland 25
D
Primary [M][G][II], Secondary [M][G][II]
0.4646
$8.667.60
*Assumptions within table are based on historic values assigned to similar wetlands within the region.
The wetlands have been delineated wetlands as per ABWRET-D directive but have not been submitted for an
ABWRET Score.
** Based on desktop wetland delineations, a summary of the approximate wetland replacement for the study area (all of
section 16-52-14 W4M, the Southeast ¼ Section of 17-52-12 W4M and a portion of the Northwest ¼ Section 9-52-14
W4M and portion of the Northeast ¼ Section 9-52-14 W4M. The values were calculated based on a replacement ratio
of 1:1, relative wetland value assessment unit of 7, and an in-lieu rate of $18,600.00.
In addition, any permanent or semi-permanent, shallow open water or marsh wetlands, are
likely to have their ownership claimed by the provincial Crown under Section 3 of the Public
Lands Act (GoA, 2000). Further investigations and regulatory applications may be required
for assessing the permanence of the wetlands situated within the study area.
8
CONCLUSION AND SUMMARY
On behalf of the County of Minburn No. 27, X-Terra Environmental Services Ltd. completed
a Biophysical Environmental Assessment of lands within 16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M,
and NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M, located East and Southeast of The Town of Vegreville,
Alberta.
The information gathered throughout the Biophysical Environmental Assessment was
interpreted to determine the potential for negative environmental impacts that may result from
any future development activities. Based on the findings, sensitive environmental features
were determined, and recommendations were proposed to mitigate the negative impacts.
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16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
| PAGE 12
The study area includes tributaries that are within 2km of the Vermilion River (Class C
Watercourse). All Class C watercourses have potential for fish-bearing habitat, therefore
works are subject to recommendations by a Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist
(QAES). A QAES assessment and report may be required for activities that impact these
tributaries. Several ephemeral and seasonal drainages were observed within the property;
however, the historic aerial photos did not show inundation, nor did the drainages appear to
have defined beds and banks. These drainages may meet the definition of a wetland,
therefore impacts to the ephemeral drainages may require Water Act approval prior to
disturbance.
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans 'Projects Near Water' self-assessment criteria will
assist in determining if the future project development will require a Request for Review
(DFO). It is not suspected that the wetlands and watercourses present in the project are fish
bearing, however avoidance semi-permanent and permanent wetlands, as well as water
courses connected to the Vermilion River should be considered. In the event further
assessment confirms the presence of fish, approvals may be required.
Twenty-three marsh wetlands and two swamp wetlands were identified and classified within
the study area. Through a review of historical aerial photos, it was determined that only two
wetlands (Wetlands 9 and 12) were deemed to be of a more permanent nature as their
presence was consistent from 1962 to current date. Wetlands 1, 2 and 5 border the north
edge of the study area and are directly adjacent to a lagoon located to the north; the presence
of these wetlands has been consistent only since the construction of the lagoon. It is assumed
that the natural hydrology of the area was altered due to the lagoon and the wetlands were
formed due to human interactions. However, the wetlands have now become naturalized.
From 1962 to present, the presence of wetlands 3, 4, 6-8, 10, 11, and 13-25 are observed to
be temporary in nature. Through the historical aerial review, it was observed that these
wetlands were farmed through during most of the years. If any impacts to wetlands are to
occur, Water Act Approval is required. In addition to Water Act approval, wetland
replacement or in-lieu fees is required for the disturbance of all wetlands (excluding
ephemeral wetlands).
In addition, any permanent or semi-permanent, shallow open water or marsh wetlands, are
likely to have their ownership claimed by the provincial Crown under Section 3 of the Public
Lands Act (GoA, 2000). Further investigations and regulatory applications may be required
for assessing the permanence of the wetlands situated within the study area.
The existing information review indicated that Sharp-tailed Grouse, Sensitive Raptor and
other sensitive and species of concern occur in the project area. Prior to development
activities, sensitive species surveys are to be conducted as per the applicable Sensitive
Species Inventory Guidelines.
All activities pertaining to any future developments must be in compliance with the Migratory
Bird and Convention Act. A pre-construction wildlife and nest sweep is recommended within
7 days prior to the onset of construction activities.
Prior to any development activities, specific plans such as an ECO plan should be developed
that outline strategies to protect the soil, minimize erosion, retain and re-establish vegetation,
and control invasive weed species. Also, a construction plan should be developed to include
strategies to minimize the initial environmental impacts and reduce the overall environmental
footprint caused by development activities.
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16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
| PAGE 13
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Veitch
Environmental Consultant
Reviewed by,
Lacey Teasdale, RT(Ag), EP
Environmental Consultant
X-Terra Environmental Services Ltd.
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EVALUATION OF INFORMATION AND REPORTING
This report has been prepared and the work referred to within, has been undertaken by X-
Terra Environmental Services Ltd. (X-Terra) for the named client using generally accepted
environmental consulting practices. The material within reflects X-Terra's best judgment
based on the material available at the time of preparation. It is intended for the exclusive use
of the client, its affiliated companies and partners, their respective insurers, agents,
employees, advisors, and applicable regulatory agencies. Any use, reliance on, or decision
based on this report made by any person other than those identified above, is the sole
responsibility of such other person. X-Terra makes no representation or warranty to any other
person with regard to this report and the work referred to within and accepts no duty or care
to any other person or any liability or responsibility whatsoever for any losses, expenses,
damages, fines, penalties, or other harm that may be suffered or incurred by any other person
as a result of the use of, reliance on, any decision made, or any action taken based on this
report, or the work referred to in this report.
The work performed by X-Terra with respect to this report and any conclusions or
recommendations made in this report reflect X-Terra's judgment based on the conditions
observed at the time set out in this report and on information available at the time of
preparation. Unless otherwise stated, the findings cannot be extended to previous or future
site conditions, where applicable, or to areas not directly assessed within the scope of work.
Environmental conditions, other than those addressed by the investigation described in this
report, may exist within the site. If site conditions or applicable standards change or if any
additional information becomes available at a future date, modifications to the findings,
conclusions and recommendations in this report may be necessary.
Other than by the named client, copying or distribution of this report or use of or reliance on
the information contained herein, in whole or in part, is not permitted without the expressed
written permission of X-Terra which will not be unreasonably withheld. Nothing in this report
is intended to constitute or provide a "legal opinion".
Any intellectual property arising from the preparation of this report will vest with the client. In
all cases where X-Terra is liable to any third party for any information set out or omitted from
this report, the total liability of X-Terra, whether for direct, indirect, consequential, aggravated
and punitive damages and all legal costs, shall not exceed the amount paid to X-Terra for the
preparation of this report.
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NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA, CENTRE FOR TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION, 2012;
ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT and SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AIR PHOTO DISTRIBUTION;
GOOGLE EARTH, ESRI, BING IMAGERY
NAD_1983_10TM_AEP_Forest
REFERENCE
PROJECT LOCATION
WETLAND
FARMSTEAD
CLASS C UNMAPPED
CLASS C WATERCOURSE
TRIBUTARY
HIGHWAY
RAILWAY
LEGEND
´
IMAGERY / AIR PHOTO SOURCE
BING
2011
6
COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14-W4M; Portions of 9-52-14 W4M
and NE-17-52-14 W4M
!
!
!
!
£
¤
16
NW-8-52-14-W4
NW-15-52-
SE-20-52-14-W4
NW-21-52-14-W4
SW-15-5
NE-9-52-14-W4
SW-17-52-14-W4
SE-21-52-14-W4
NE-17-52-14-W4
SW-21-52-14-W4
NW-22-52-1
NE-16-52-14-W4
SE-17-52-14-W4
NW-17-52-14-W4
NW-9-52-14-W4
NW-16-52-14-W4
NE-20-52-14-W4
SW-22-52-1
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SW-16-52-14-W4
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BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL
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DATE
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REVIEWED
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DATUM
PROJECTION
NAD 83
UTM Z12
SCALE
1:17,500
NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA, CENTRE FOR TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION, 2012;
ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT and SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AIR PHOTO DISTRIBUTION;
GOOGLE EARTH, ESRI, BING IMAGERY
NAD_1983_10TM_AEP_Forest
REFERENCE
PROJECT LOCATION
WETLAND
FARMSTEAD
CLASS C UNMAPPED
CLASS C WATERCOURSE
TRIBUTARY
HIGHWAY
RAILWAY
LEGEND
´
IMAGERY / AIR PHOTO SOURCE
BING
2009
7
COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14-W4M; Portions of 9-52-14 W4M
and NE-17-52-14 W4M
!
!
!
!
£
¤
16
NW-8-52-14-W4
NW-15-52-
SE-20-52-14-W4
NW-21-52-14-W4
SW-15-5
NE-9-52-14-W4
SW-17-52-14-W4
SE-21-52-14-W4
NE-17-52-14-W4
SW-21-52-14-W4
NW-22-52-1
NE-16-52-14-W4
SE-17-52-14-W4
NW-17-52-14-W4
NW-9-52-14-W4
NW-16-52-14-W4
NE-20-52-14-W4
SW-22-52-1
NW-10-5
SW-16-52-14-W4
SW-20-52-14-W4
NE-8-52-14-W4
SE-16-52-14-W4
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BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL
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DATE
DRAWN
REVIEWED
2019-06-04
DATUM
PROJECTION
NAD 83
UTM Z12
SCALE
1:17,500
NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA, CENTRE FOR TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION, 2012;
ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT and SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AIR PHOTO DISTRIBUTION;
GOOGLE EARTH, ESRI, BING IMAGERY
NAD_1983_10TM_AEP_Forest
REFERENCE
PROJECT LOCATION
WETLAND
FARMSTEAD
CLASS C UNMAPPED
CLASS C WATERCOURSE
TRIBUTARY
HIGHWAY
RAILWAY
LEGEND
´
IMAGERY / AIR PHOTO SOURCE
BING
2006
8
COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14-W4M; Portions of 9-52-14 W4M
and NE-17-52-14 W4M
!
!
!
!
£
¤
16
NW-8-52-14-W4
NW-15-52-
SE-20-52-14-W4
NW-21-52-14-W4
SW-15-5
NE-9-52-14-W4
SW-17-52-14-W4
SE-21-52-14-W4
NE-17-52-14-W4
SW-21-52-14-W4
NW-22-52-1
NE-16-52-14-W4
SE-17-52-14-W4
NW-17-52-14-W4
NW-9-52-14-W4
NW-16-52-14-W4
NE-20-52-14-W4
SW-22-52-1
NW-10-5
SW-16-52-14-W4
SW-20-52-14-W4
NE-8-52-14-W4
SE-16-52-14-W4
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18
6
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BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
DATE
DRAWN
REVIEWED
2019-06-04
DATUM
PROJECTION
NAD 83
UTM Z12
SCALE
1:17,500
NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA, CENTRE FOR TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION, 2012;
ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT and SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AIR PHOTO DISTRIBUTION;
GOOGLE EARTH, ESRI, BING IMAGERY
NAD_1983_10TM_AEP_Forest
REFERENCE
PROJECT LOCATION
WETLAND
FARMSTEAD
CLASS C UNMAPPED
CLASS C WATERCOURSE
TRIBUTARY
HIGHWAY
RAILWAY
LEGEND
´
IMAGERY / AIR PHOTO SOURCE
AIR PHOTO
1993/09/13
9
COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14-W4M; Portions of 9-52-14 W4M
and NE-17-52-14 W4M
!
!
!
!
£
¤
16
NW-8-52-14-W4
NW-15-52-
SE-20-52-14-W4
NW-21-52-14-W4
SW-15-5
NE-9-52-14-W4
SW-17-52-14-W4
SE-21-52-14-W4
NE-17-52-14-W4
SW-21-52-14-W4
NW-22-52-1
NE-16-52-14-W4
SE-17-52-14-W4
NW-17-52-14-W4
NW-9-52-14-W4
NW-16-52-14-W4
NE-20-52-14-W4
SW-22-52-1
NW-10-5
SW-16-52-14-W4
SW-20-52-14-W4
NE-8-52-14-W4
SE-16-52-14-W4
13
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17
15
16
18
6
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21
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697500
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5928000
5928500
5929000
5929500
5930000
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BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
DATE
DRAWN
REVIEWED
2019-06-04
DATUM
PROJECTION
NAD 83
UTM Z12
SCALE
1:17,500
NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA, CENTRE FOR TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION, 2012;
ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT and SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AIR PHOTO DISTRIBUTION;
GOOGLE EARTH, ESRI, BING IMAGERY
NAD_1983_10TM_AEP_Forest
REFERENCE
PROJECT LOCATION
WETLAND
FARMSTEAD
CLASS C UNMAPPED
CLASS C WATERCOURSE
TRIBUTARY
HIGHWAY
RAILWAY
LEGEND
IMAGERY / AIR PHOTO SOURCE
AIR PHOTO
1983/07/31
´
10
COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14-W4M; Portions of 9-52-14 W4M
and NE-17-52-14 W4M
!
!
!
!
£
¤
16
NW-8-52-14-W4
NW-15-52-
SE-20-52-14-W4
NW-21-52-14-W4
SW-15-5
NE-9-52-14-W4
SW-17-52-14-W4
SE-21-52-14-W4
NE-17-52-14-W4
SW-21-52-14-W4
NW-22-52-1
NE-16-52-14-W4
SE-17-52-14-W4
NW-17-52-14-W4
NW-9-52-14-W4
NW-16-52-14-W4
NE-20-52-14-W4
SW-22-52-1
NW-10-5
SW-16-52-14-W4
SW-20-52-14-W4
NE-8-52-14-W4
SE-16-52-14-W4
13
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8
10
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12
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17
15
16
18
6
1
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3
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5
19
20
21
22
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24
25
16
17
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21
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697500
698000
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5927500
5928000
5928500
5929000
5929500
5930000
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0.6
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BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
DATE
DRAWN
REVIEWED
2019-06-04
DATUM
PROJECTION
NAD 83
UTM Z12
SCALE
1:17,500
NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA, CENTRE FOR TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION, 2012;
ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT and SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AIR PHOTO DISTRIBUTION;
GOOGLE EARTH, ESRI, BING IMAGERY
NAD_1983_10TM_AEP_Forest
REFERENCE
PROJECT LOCATION
WETLAND
FARMSTEAD
CLASS C UNMAPPED
CLASS C WATERCOURSE
TRIBUTARY
HIGHWAY
RAILWAY
LEGEND
´
IMAGERY / AIR PHOTO SOURCE
AIR PHOTO
1970/08/15
11
COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14-W4M; Portions of 9-52-14 W4M
and NE-17-52-14 W4M
!
!
!
!
£
¤
16
NW-8-52-14-W4
NW-15-52-
SE-20-52-14-W4
NW-21-52-14-W4
SW-15-5
NE-9-52-14-W4
SW-17-52-14-W4
SE-21-52-14-W4
NE-17-52-14-W4
SW-21-52-14-W4
NW-22-52-1
NE-16-52-14-W4
SE-17-52-14-W4
NW-17-52-14-W4
NW-9-52-14-W4
NW-16-52-14-W4
NE-20-52-14-W4
SW-22-52-1
NW-10-5
SW-16-52-14-W4
SW-20-52-14-W4
NE-8-52-14-W4
SE-16-52-14-W4
13
7
8
10
9
11
12
14
17
15
16
18
6
1
2
3
4
5
19
20
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22
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24
25
16
17
20
21
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697500
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5927500
5928000
5928500
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5930000
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0.6
0.3
KM
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
DATE
DRAWN
REVIEWED
2019-06-04
DATUM
PROJECTION
NAD 83
UTM Z12
SCALE
1:17,500
NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA, CENTRE FOR TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION, 2012;
ALBERTA ENVIRONMENT and SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AIR PHOTO DISTRIBUTION;
GOOGLE EARTH, ESRI, BING IMAGERY
NAD_1983_10TM_AEP_Forest
REFERENCE
PROJECT LOCATION
WETLAND
FARMSTEAD
CLASS C UNMAPPED
CLASS C WATERCOURSE
TRIBUTARY
HIGHWAY
RAILWAY
LEGEND
´
IMAGERY / AIR PHOTO SOURCE
AIR PHOTO
1962/05/23
12
COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14-W4M; Portions of 9-52-14 W4M
and NE-17-52-14 W4M
AIR PHOTO SUMMARY AND YEARLY COMPARISON
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE FEATURES
Sensitive Feature(s):
2 Consistent Wetlands, Class C Watercourse (Vermilion River) and Tributaries
AWCS Wetland Class(es): Seasonal, Temporary, Semi-Permanent and Permanent - Marshes
Photo Date
Photo ID
Season
Precipitation
Year
Precipitation
Month
Photo Notes
S=Spring; Sum=Summer; F=Fall; D=Dryer; N=Normal; W=Wetter; N/A=Not Available
* Assumption Based on the Details Within the Photo
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
1962-05-23
AS 0818
LINE# 5311
PIC# 53
S
W
preceded by
2 below
average years
Third
wettest
month
A Coded Class C Watercourse is present within 2km of the ASP
lands. As of current (2019), there are specific tributaries that are
coded as Class C Unmapped watercourses that connect to the
Vermilion River; they run through NE-17-52-14 W4M, NW-16-52-14
W4M, SW-16-52-14 W4M, and NE-16-52-14 W4M; during this
period of time there are no landscape features that support
the presence of these tributaries in all of these areas, with the
exception of a presence seen within NE-17-52-14 W4M. No lagoon
present to the North; wetlands are not developed on the North
edge of the ASP lands, as seen in the air photos from 1993 to 2018.
Minimal wetlands are present, with the exception of two
significant wetlands that are located in 2 and 7-16-52-14 W4M;
these wetlands have not been farmed
through
and
are
considered marshes, with a wooded riparian area. The wetlands
that are visible in the air photos between 1983-2018 are not
present. A single lane highway is located slightly to the South of the
future development area and runs in an East/West direction. A rail
line runs
through
the
Southeast
corner
of
the
future
development area; no buildings are located on the site adjacent
to the rail line.
AIR PHOTO SUMMARY AND YEARLY COMPARISON
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE FEATURES
Sensitive Feature(s):
2 Consistent Wetlands, Class C Watercourse (Vermilion River) and Tributaries
AWCS Wetland Class(es): Seasonal, Temporary, Semi-Permanent and Permanent - Marshes
Photo Date
Photo ID
Season
Precipitation
Year
Precipitation
Month
Photo Notes
S=Spring; Sum=Summer; F=Fall; D=Dryer; N=Normal; W=Wetter; N/A=Not Available
* Assumption Based on the Details Within the Photo
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
1970-08-15
AS 1110
LINE# 35
PIC# 138
Sum
D
preceded by
four below
average years
D
A Coded Class C Watercourse is present within 2km of the ASP
lands. As of current (2019), there are specific tributaries that are
coded as Class C Unmapped watercourses that connect to the
Vermilion River; they run through NE-17-52-14 W4M, NW-16-52-14
W4M, SW-16-52-14 W4M, and NE-16-52-14 W4M; during this
period of time there are no landscape features that support
the presence of these tributaries in all of these areas, with the
exception of a presence seen within NE-17-52-14 W4M. No lagoon
present to the North; wetlands are not developed on the North
edge of the ASP lands as seen in the air photos from 1993 to 2018.
Minimal wetlands are present, with the exception of two
significant wetlands that are located in 2 and 7-16-52-14 W4M;
these wetlands have not been farmed
through
and
are
considered marshes, with a wooded riparian area. The wetlands
that are visible in the air photos between 1983-2018 are not
present. A single lane highway is located slightly to the South of
the future development area and runs in an East/West direction. A
rail line runs through the Southeast corner of the future
development area; no buildings are located on the site adjacent
to the rail line.
AIR PHOTO SUMMARY AND YEARLY COMPARISON
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE FEATURES
Sensitive Feature(s):
2 Consistent Wetlands, Class C Watercourse (Vermilion River) and Tributaries
AWCS Wetland Class(es): Seasonal, Temporary, Semi-Permanent and Permanent - Marshes
Photo Date
Photo ID
Season
Precipitation
Year
Precipitation
Month
Photo Notes
S=Spring; Sum=Summer; F=Fall; D=Dryer; N=Normal; W=Wetter; N/A=Not Available
* Assumption Based on the Details Within the Photo
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
1983-07-31
AS 2793
LINE# 52
PIC# 27
Sum
W
preceded by
one above
average year
Second
wettest
month
A Coded Class C Watercourse is present within 2km of the ASP
lands. As of current (2019), there are specific tributaries that are
coded as Class C Unmapped watercourses that connect to the
Vermilion River; they run through NE-17-52-14 W4M, NW-16-52-14
W4M, SW-16-52-14 W4M, and NE-16-52-14 W4M; during this
period of time there are minimal landscape features that support
the presence of these tributaries but their presence is more
significant than in previous years. The lagoon to the North is now
present; wetlands look as though they are starting to develop on
the North edge of the site adjacent to the lagoon that may be
attributed
to
the
lagoon
development
(not
natural
hydrology). Minimal wetlands are present, with the exception of
two significant wetlands that are located in 2 and 7-16-52-14
W4M; these wetlands have not been farmed through and are
considered marshes, with a wooded riparian area. A single lane
highway is located slightly to the South of the future development
area and runs in an East/West direction. A rail line runs through the
Southeast corner of the future development area; no buildings are
located on the lands adjacent to the rail line.
AIR PHOTO SUMMARY AND YEARLY COMPARISON
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE FEATURES
Sensitive Feature(s):
2 Consistent Wetlands, Class C Watercourse (Vermilion River) and Tributaries
AWCS Wetland Class(es): Seasonal, Temporary, Semi-Permanent and Permanent - Marshes
Photo Date
Photo ID
Season
Precipitation
Year
Precipitation
Month
Photo Notes
S=Spring; Sum=Summer; F=Fall; D=Dryer; N=Normal; W=Wetter; N/A=Not Available
* Assumption Based on the Details Within the Photo
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
1993-09-13
AS 4454
LINE# 23
PIC# 181
F
W
preceded by
three below
average years
N/A
A Coded Class C Watercourse is present within 2km of the ASP
lands. As of current (2019), there are specific tributaries that are
coded as Class C Unmapped watercourses that connect to the
Vermilion River; they run through NE-17-52-14 W4M, NW-16-52-14
W4M, SW-16-52-14 W4M, and NE-16-52-14 W4M; during this period
of time there are no landscape features that support the presence of
these tributaries in all of these areas, with the exception of a presence
seen within NE-17-52-14 W4M. A dugout, that was not present in
previous years, is no present on the most Northerly border of NW-9-
52-14 W4; this wet area is not deemed as a wetland as it has not
naturalized. The lagoon to the North is now present; wetlands
developed on the North edge of the future development area
adjacent to the lagoon that may be attributed to the lagoon
development (not natural hydrology). Minimal wetlands are present,
other than those which occur near the lagoon, with the exception of
two significant wetlands that are located in 2 and 7-16-52-14 W4M;
these wetlands have not been farmed through and are considered
marshes, with a wooded riparian area. Highway 16 (double lane) is
located slightly to the South of the future development area and runs
in an East/West direction. A rail line runs through the Southeast
corner of the future development area; buildings are located to the
Southeast of this rail line that are assumed to be loading/unloading
areas.
AIR PHOTO SUMMARY AND YEARLY COMPARISON
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE FEATURES
Sensitive Feature(s):
2 Consistent Wetlands, Class C Watercourse (Vermilion River) and Tributaries
AWCS Wetland Class(es): Seasonal, Temporary, Semi-Permanent and Permanent - Marshes
Photo Date
Photo ID
Season
Precipitation
Year
Precipitation
Month
Photo Notes
S=Spring; Sum=Summer; F=Fall; D=Dryer; N=Normal; W=Wetter; N/A=Not Available
* Assumption Based on the Details Within the Photo
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
2006
Abadata
2016
F*
W
preceded by
one above
average year
N/A
A Coded Class C Watercourse is present within 2km of the future
development area. As of current (2019), there are specific
tributaries that are coded as Class C Unmapped watercourses
that connect to the Vermilion River; they run through NE-17-52-14
W4M, NW-16-52-14 W4M, SW-16-52-14 W4M, and NE-16-52-14
W4M; during this period of time there are no landscape features that
support the presence of these tributaries in all of these areas, with the
exception of a presence seen within NE-17-52-14 W4M. A dugout,
that was constructed in/around 1993, is no present on the most
Northerly border of NW-9-52-14 W4; this wet area is not deemed
as a wetland as it has not naturalized. The lagoon to the North
is now present; wetlands developed on the North edge of the ASP
lands adjacent to the lagoon that may be attributed to the lagoon
development (not natural hydrology). Minimal wetlands are present,
other than those which occur near the lagoon, with the exception of
two significant wetlands that are located in 2 and 7-16-52-14 W4M;
these wetlands have not been farmed through and are considered
marshes, with a wooded riparian area. Highway 16 (double lane) is
located slightly to the South of the site and runs in an East/West
direction. A rail line runs through the Southeast corner of the future
development area; buildings are located to the Southeast of this rail
line that are assumed to be loading/unloading areas.
AIR PHOTO SUMMARY AND YEARLY COMPARISON
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE FEATURES
Sensitive Feature(s):
2 Consistent Wetlands, Class C Watercourse (Vermilion River) and Tributaries
AWCS Wetland Class(es): Seasonal, Temporary, Semi-Permanent and Permanent - Marshes
Photo Date
Photo ID
Season
Precipitation
Year
Precipitation
Month
Photo Notes
S=Spring; Sum=Summer; F=Fall; D=Dryer; N=Normal; W=Wetter; N/A=Not Available
* Assumption Based on the Details Within the Photo
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
2009
Abadata
2009
Sum/F*
D
preceded by
two below
average years
N/A
A Coded Class C Watercourse is present within 2km of the ASP lands
As of current (2019), there are specific tributaries that are coded as
Class C Unmapped watercourses that connect to the Vermilion
River; they run through NE-17-52-14 W4M, NW-16-52-14 W4M,
SW-16-52-14 W4M, and NE-16-52-14 W4M; during this period
of time there are minimal landscape features that support the
presence of these tributaries but their presence is more
significant than in previous years. A dugout, that was constructed
in/around 1993, is no present on the most Northerly border of NW-
9-52-14 W4; this wet area is not deemed as a wetland as it has not
naturalized. The lagoon to the North is now present; wetlands
developed on the North edge of the future development area
adjacent to the lagoon that may be attributed to the lagoon
development (not natural hydrology). Minimal wetlands are
present, other than those which occur near the lagoon, with
the exception of two significant wetlands that are located in 2
and 7-16-52-14 W4M. Highway 16 (double lane) is located slightly
to the South of the future development area and runs in an East/
West direction. A rail line runs through the Southeast corner of the
future development area; buildings are located to the Southeast of
this rail line that are assumed to be loading/unloading areas.
AIR PHOTO SUMMARY AND YEARLY COMPARISON
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE FEATURES
Sensitive Feature(s):
2 Consistent Wetlands, Class C Watercourse (Vermilion River) and Tributaries
AWCS Wetland Class(es): Seasonal, Temporary, Semi-Permanent and Permanent - Marshes
Photo Date
Photo ID
Season
Precipitation
Year
Precipitation
Month
Photo Notes
S=Spring; Sum=Summer; F=Fall; D=Dryer; N=Normal; W=Wetter; N/A=Not Available
* Assumption Based on the Details Within the Photo
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
2011
Abadata
2011
Sum/F*
W
preceded by
one above
average year
N/A
A Coded Class C Watercourse is present within 2km of the ASP
lands. As of current (2019), there are specific tributaries that are
coded as Class C Unmapped watercourses that connect to the
Vermilion River; they run through NE-17-52-14 W4M, NW-16-52-14
W4M, SW-16-52-14 W4M, and NE-16-52-14 W4M; during this period
of time there are minimal landscape features that support the
presence of these tributaries but their presence is more
significant than in previous years. A dugout, that was constructed
in/around 1993, is no present on the most Northerly border of
NW-9-52-14 W4; this wet area is not deemed as a wetland as it has
not naturalized. The lagoon to the North is now present; wetlands
developed on the North edge of the future development area
adjacent to the lagoon that may be attributed to the lagoon
development (not natural hydrology). Minimal wetlands are
present, other than those which occur near the lagoon, with the
exception of two significant wetlands that are located in 2 and
7-16-52-14 W4M; these wetlands have not been farmed through
and are considered marshes, with a wooded riparian area.
Highway 16 (double lane) is located slightly to the South of the
ASP lands and runs in an East/West direction. A rail line runs
through the Southeast corner of the future development area;
buildings are located to the Southeast of this rail line that are
assumed to be loading/unloading areas.
AIR PHOTO SUMMARY AND YEARLY COMPARISON
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE FEATURES
Sensitive Feature(s):
2 Consistent Wetlands, Class C Watercourse (Vermilion River) and Tributaries
AWCS Wetland Class(es): Seasonal, Temporary, Semi-Permanent and Permanent - Marshes
Photo Date
Photo ID
Season
Precipitation
Year
Precipitation
Month
Photo Notes
S=Spring; Sum=Summer; F=Fall; D=Dryer; N=Normal; W=Wetter; N/A=Not Available
* Assumption Based on the Details Within the Photo
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
2015
Abadata
2015
Sum/F*
D
preceded by
one below
average year
N/A
A Coded Class C Watercourse is present within 2km of the ASP
lands. As of current (2019), there are specific tributaries that are
coded as Class C Unmapped watercourses that connect to the
Vermilion River; they run through NE-17-52-14 W4M, NW-16-52-14
W4M, SW-16-52-14 W4M, and NE-16-52-14 W4M; during this period
of time there are no landscape features that support the presence of
these tributaries in all of these areas, with the exception of a presence
seen within NE-17-52-14 W4M. A dugout, that was constructed
in/around 1993, is no present on the most Northerly border of NW-9-
52-14 W4; this wet area is not deemed as a wetland as it has not
naturalized. The lagoon to the North is now present. The lagoon to
the North is now present; wetlands developed on the North edge of
the future development area adjacent to the lagoon that may be
attributed to the lagoon development (not natural hydrology).
Minimal wetlands are present, other than those which occur near
the lagoon, with the exception of two significant wetlands that are
located in 2 and 7-16-52-14 W4M; these wetlands have not been
farmed through and are considered marshes, with a wooded
riparian area. Highway 16 (double lane) is located slightly to the
South of the ASP lands and runs in an East/West direction. A rail
line runs through the Southeast corner of the future development
area; buildings are located to the Southeast of this rail line that are
assumed to be loading/unloading areas.
AIR PHOTO SUMMARY AND YEARLY COMPARISON
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE FEATURES
Sensitive Feature(s):
2 Consistent Wetlands, Class C Watercourse (Vermilion River) and Tributaries
AWCS Wetland Class(es): Seasonal, Temporary, Semi-Permanent and Permanent - Marshes
Photo Date
Photo ID
Season
Precipitation
Year
Precipitation
Month
Photo Notes
S=Spring; Sum=Summer; F=Fall; D=Dryer; N=Normal; W=Wetter; N/A=Not Available
* Assumption Based on the Details Within the Photo
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
2018
Google
2018
Sum/F*
N/A
N/A
A Coded Class C Watercourse is present within 2km of the ASP lands. As of
current (2019), there are specific tributaries that are coded as Class C
Unmapped watercourses that connect to the Vermilion River; they run
through NE-17-52-14 W4M, NW-16-52-14 W4M, SW-16-52-14 W4M, and
NE-16-52-14 W4M; during this period of time there are minimal
landscape features that support the presence of these tributaries but their
presence is more significant than in previous years. A dugout, that was
constructed in/around 1993, is now present on the most Northerly border of
NW-9-52-14 W4; this wet area is not deemed as a wetland as it has not
naturalized. The lagoon to the North is now present; wetlands developed on
the North edge of the future development area adjacent to the lagoon
that may be attributed to the lagoon development (not natural
hydrology). More wetlands seem to be present in this photo; in comparing
the features of the photo with Alberta Merged Wetland Inventory, it was
confirmed that still only the two significant wetlands (with the exclusion of the
wetlands located on the North edge of the ASP lands, South of the lagoon)
have been present from 1962-2018. It is assumed that the clarity and high
resolution of this photo shows low lying areas as possible wetland locations.
Highway 16 (double lane) is located slightly to the South of the future
development area and runs in an East/West direction. A rail line runs
through the Southeast corner of the ASP lands; buildings are located to the
Southeast of this rail line that are assumed to be loading/unloading areas. Of
all the aerial photos reviewed, this image provides the best resolution that
indicates possible low areas that may be indicative of draws; it is assumed
that these locations do not carry substantial amounts of water as the
majority of locations are farmed through.
APPENDIX D
PRECIPITATION DATA FOR CORRESPONDING AIR PHOTOS
HISTORICAL TEMPERATURES
PRECIPITATION DATA FOR CORRESPONDING AIR PHOTOS
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
Figure 1. Precipitation data for 1962. Visual depiction of monthly rainfall received
throughout the course of the year (left) and rainfall received daily the summer
months (right).
Figure 2. Precipitation data for 1970. Visual depiction of monthly rainfall received
throughout the course of the year (left) and rainfall received daily the summer
months (right).
Figure 3. Precipitation data for 1975. Visual depiction of monthly rainfall received
throughout the course of the year (left) and rainfall received daily the summer
months (right).
PRECIPITATION DATA FOR CORRESPONDING AIR PHOTOS
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
Figure 4. Precipitation data for 1983. Visual depiction of monthly rainfall received
throughout the course of the year (left) and rainfall received daily the summer
months (right).
Figure 5. Precipitation data for 1993. Visual depiction of monthly rainfall received
throughout the course of the year (left) and rainfall received daily the summer
months (right).
Figure 6. Precipitation data for 2006. Visual depiction of monthly rainfall received
throughout the course of the year (left) and rainfall received daily the summer
months (right).
PRECIPITATION DATA FOR CORRESPONDING AIR PHOTOS
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
Figure 7. Precipitation data for 2009. Visual depiction of monthly rainfall received
throughout the course of the year (left) and rainfall received daily the summer
months (right).
Figure 8. Precipitation data for 2011. Visual depiction of monthly rainfall received
throughout the course of the year (left) and rainfall received daily the summer
months (right).
Figure 9. Precipitation data for 2013. Visual depiction of monthly rainfall received
throughout the course of the year (left) and rainfall received daily the summer
months (right).
PRECIPITATION DATA FOR CORRESPONDING AIR PHOTOS
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
Figure 10. Precipitation data for 2015. Visual depiction of monthly rainfall received
throughout the course of the year (left) and rainfall received daily the summer
months (right).
HISTORICAL TEMPERATURE DATA
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
Date
Temperature °C
Lowest
Temperature °C
Highest
Temperature °C
Average
1956
-37.77
31.47
7.268961749
1957
-32.57
30.01
8.14
1958
-38.18
33.12
8.692191781
1959
-43.49
35.33
7.557424658
1960
-39.1
32.53
7.894398907
1961
-40.14
35.27
8.17690411
1962
-49.85
29.42
7.931452055
1963
-37.74
31.01
8.871643836
1964
-37.14
35.25
7.570765027
1965
-42.97
31.47
6.334410959
1966
-43.1
31.71
6.364383562
1967
-42.53
33.62
7.415260274
1968
-41.47
32.81
7.673961749
1969
-46.24
31.93
6.780958904
1970
-43.72
35.58
6.562547945
1971
-44.25
32.04
6.781561644
1972
-49.73
32.35
5.449098361
1973
-41.13
31.52
6.861753425
1974
-42.19
30.87
7.272684932
1975
-37.9
32.21
6.789205479
1976
-43.28
29.75
9.578114754
1977
-47.32
31.34
8.450520548
1978
-39.98
32.66
7.16030137
1979
-43.03
31.09
6.952821918
1980
-39.15
31.3
8.06215847
1981
-36.12
34.83
10.41317808
1982
-42.94
31.82
5.922575342
1983
-40.93
32.37
7.461534247
1984
-37.72
32.99
8.045437158
1985
-38.03
31.78
7.511287671
1986
-42.06
32.76
8.769123288
1987
-26.26
33.78
10.71380822
1988
-34.69
32.32
10.01901639
1989
-42.07
30.48
8.359726027
1990
-38.67
34.44
8.591643836
1991
-39.82
34.38
9.434273973
1992
-42.58
32.34
8.790874317
1993
-39.22
32.61
8.612246575
HISTORICAL TEMPERATURE DATA
BIOPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT | COUNTY OF MINBURN
16-52-14 W4M, NE-17-52-12 W4M, NW and NE-9-52-14 W4M
Date
Temperature °C
Lowest
Temperature °C
Highest
Temperature °C
Average
1994
-46.67
31.15
7.767068493
1995
-35.33
31.91
7.45490411
1996
-41.35
31.5
5.158360656
1997
-41.51
33.2
8.599534247
1998
-38.51
35.08
9.361315068
1999
-36.3
29.87
9.115150685
2000
-34.25
28.23
7.941338798
2001
-31.26
32.12
9.931424658
2002
-33.87
36.09
8.398493151
2003
-37.85
31.54
8.219479452
2004
-43.69
30.65
8.12863388
2005
-37.56
30.8
9.01890411
2006
-32.66
34.64
9.039287671
2007
-35.2
33.07
8.492739726
2008
-42.57
32.77
8.349945355
2009
-40.42
32.87
7.898164384
2010
-33.79
30.76
8.427945205
2011
-35.61
32.97
8.734
2012
-35.51
31.41
8.973032787
2013
-36.35
31.95
8.358575342
2014
-39.8
30.59
8.074027397
2015
-34.35
33.24
10.34673973
2016
-34.36
31.02
10.1595082
2017
-35.06
31.83
8.70709589
APPENDIX E
LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS TOOL REPORT
ALBERTA CONSERVATION INFORMATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SEARCH RESULTS
FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM SEARCH RESULTS
11:27:11
LAT Number:
00000578C4
LAT Date: 2019-06-03
Project Name:
Project
Description:
Addendum to Biophyscial
Town Development - Additional lands added to previous biophysical assessment.
Disposition Type:
DML
Purpose Type:
CMDV
Activity Type:
CMDV02DMLP
Miscellaneous Lease
Commercial Development
Commercial Facility
Responsibility of Applicants:
It is the applicant͛s responsibility to conduct a full review of the generated LAT Report, ensuring that you are aware
and have a full understanding of the identified standards and conditions, and any additional limitations that may also
be imposed by an approved higher level plan, reservation or notation or any other law or Order of the Province or the
Government of Canada that may impact the placement, construction or operation of the proposed disposition,
purpose and activity.
The applicant must assess if the proposed disposition, purpose and activity can meet the applicable
standards, conditions and any limitations which will subsequently determine if the application can be submitted to the
regulatory body. Applicants should complete a thorough review of regulatory and application processes including
supporting procedural documents and the generated LAT Reports prior to
making this determination.
Where the applicant chooses not to meet, or is not able to meet, one or more Approval Standards or higher level plans
within the generated LAT Report as submitted as part of the application, or any affected
reservations as identified within the land status report, the applicant is required to complete the appropriate
mitigation as part of their supplement submission that addresses individually each of the items not being met.
The information provided within the LAT Tool is a spatial representation of features provided to the applicant for
activity and land use planning. The accuracy of these layers varies depending on the resource
value being represented. The regulatory body insists that site visits, wildlife surveys and groundtruthing
efforts are completed to ensure that you, the applicant can meet the procedures detailed within the Pre-
Application Requirements for Formal Dispositions, the identified approval standards, operating conditions
and Best Management Practices as represented within the Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions.
Proximity to Watercourse/Waterbodies:
Applicants will ensure that standards or conditions for Watercourse/Waterbody features as identified
within the generated LAT Report are followed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the
identified setbacks and buffers are properly established through a pre-site assessment and maintained.
NOTE: Be aware that the submission of a LAT Report as part of an application submission does not imply
approval of the activity. The standards and conditions identified within the LAT Report may be subject to
change based on regulatory review.
Landscape Analysis Tool (LAT) Report
Miscellaneous Lease
00000578C4
Page 1 of 17
Base Features
Green/White Area
White Area
Municipality
County of Minburn No. 27
FMA
FMU
Provincial Grazing Reserve
Rocky Mountain Forest Reserve
PLUZ Areas
Protected Areas
Provincial Sanctuaries
Wildlife Corridors
Restricted Area
Game Bird
Zone 3
Seasonal
Landscape Analysis Tool (LAT) Report
Miscellaneous Lease
00000578C4
Page 2 of 17
Higher Level Plans
Integrated Resource Plan
(Local)
Integrated Resource Plan
(Subregional)
Access Management Plan
Landscape Management Plan
Landscape Analysis Tool (LAT) Report
Miscellaneous Lease
00000578C4
Page 3 of 17
Additional Application Requirements
Wildlife Survey
Yes
Yes
DND Area
While no specific historic resource concerns have been identified within the proposed activity area, Section 31 of the
Historical Resources Act states that ͞a person who discovers a historic resource in the course of making an excavation
for a purpose other than for the purpose of seeking historic resources shall forthwith notify the Minister of the
discovery.͟Should a historic resource be encountered with the construction or operation of this disposition,
information on who to contact can be found on the Ministry of Culture and Tourism͛s website in; Standard
Requirements under the Historical Resources Act: Reporting the Discovery of Historic Resources.
Historic Resources Application Required: No
Historical Resources
HRV Rating
Category
Landscape Analysis Tool (LAT) Report
Miscellaneous Lease
00000578C4
Page 4 of 17
Sensitive Features
Wildlife and Other Sensitive Species
Grassland and Natural Regions:
Federal Orders:
Intersected
Burrowing Owl Range
Caribou Range
Colonial Nesting Birds
Endangered and Threatened Plants
Ranges
Federal Aquatic Critical Habitat
Greater Short-horned Lizard Habitat
Greater Short-horned Lizard Range
Greater Sage Grouse Range
Greater Sage Grouse Leks and Buffer
Grizzly Bear Zone
Key Wildlife and Biodiversity Areas
Mountain Goat and Sheep Areas
Ord's Kangaroo Rat Range
Intersected
Ord's Kangaroo Rat Key Habitat Area
Other Sensitive and
Endangered Species
Yes
Piping Plover Waterbodies
Sensitive Amphibian Ranges
Sensitive Raptor Range
Yes
Sensitive Snake Species Range
Sharp-tailed Grouse Leks and Buffer
Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey
Yes
Special Access Area
Swift Fox Range
Trumpeter Swan Buffer
Trumpeter Swan
Waterbodies/Watercourse
Intersected
Greater Sage Grouse
Intersected
Central Parkland
Yes
Central Parkland and Northern Fescue
Chinook Grasslands
Dry Mixed Grass
Foothills Fescue
Foothills Parkland Grasslands
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region
Yes
Intersected
Mixed Grass Sub-region layer
Montane
Northern Fescue
Peace River Parkland
Permafrost
Rough Fescue PNT
Subalpine or Alpine
Landscape Analysis Tool (LAT) Report
Miscellaneous Lease
00000578C4
Page 5 of 17
Quarter
Section
Township
Range
Meridian
Road Allow. Sensitive Features Identified
NW
8
52
14
4
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SW
9
52
14
4
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SW
10
52
14
4
RW
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SW
16
52
14
4
RI
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SW
17
52
14
4
RS
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SE
20
52
14
4
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SW
21
52
14
4
RW
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SW
15
52
14
4
RW
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SW
8
52
14
4
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SW
9
52
14
4
RW
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SE
17
52
14
4
RS
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
NW
15
52
14
4
RW
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
Alberta Township System (ATS) Land List
Landscape Analysis Tool (LAT) Report
Miscellaneous Lease
00000578C4
Page 6 of 17
SW
17
52
14
4
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SE
21
52
14
4
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SE
9
52
14
4
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
NE
17
52
14
4
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SW
21
52
14
4
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SE
17
52
14
4
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SE
8
52
14
4
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
NW
17
52
14
4
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
NW
10
52
14
4
RW
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SW
16
52
14
4
RW
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SW
22
52
14
4
RW
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
NW
9
52
14
4
RW
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
SW
20
52
14
4
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
NE
8
52
14
4
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
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Grassland and Parkland Natural Region,Sensitive
Raptor Range,Sharp-tailed Grouse Survey,Other
Sensitive and Endangered Species,Central
Parkland,Green / White Area
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Land Management
Report ID Approval
Condition
1 1032-AS
Incidental Activities* as referenced on the associated supplement that fall
within the sizing parameters, as defined within the PLAR Approvals and
Authorizations Administrative Procedure¶s as amended, identified at the
time of application are subject to the conditions of the associated
Disposition and available for use for a term of four years from date of
Disposition approval.
2 1035-AS
Where an Integrated Resource Plan or a Reservation/Protective Notation
identifies a greater set back, the greater set back will prevail.
3 1036-AS
The Disposition Holder must not submit additional applications for access
dispositions if access under disposition already exists.
4 1037-AS
Where a Higher Level Plan* exists, the Disposition Holder must follow any
direction provided within that plan.
5 1039-AS
With the exception of pipelines, for activities that fall within any Protective
Notation (PNT) lands with a purpose code 400 Series encompassing a
section of land (259 hectares) or less, located in the Provincial White Area*
(i.e., Provincial settled lands), the Disposition Holder must construct all
activities within lands developed as range improvement. Where no range
improvement exists, activities must occur within 100 metres of the PNT
perimeter (i.e., outside boundary).
6 1046
The Disposition Holder must repair or replace any identified improvements
(e.g., fences, water control structures, and signage) that were damaged as
a result of industry activities on the land to pre-existing condition within 30
days of entry or immediately if occupied by livestock.
7 1047
The Disposition Holder must maintain all activities for proper drainage of
surface water.
8 1049
For activities that occur on Canadian Forces Bases, the Disposition Holder
must coordinate all activities through Energy Industry Control at (780) 842-
5850 for activity on Canadian Forces Base/Area Support Unit, Wainwright,
and (780) 573-7206 for activity on Canadian Forces Base/Area Support
Unit, Cold Lake.
9 1051
The Disposition Holder must comply with all requirements and direction as
defined within the Pre-Application Requirements for Formal Dispositions as
amended from time to time.
10 1053-AS
The Disposition Holder must not locate activities within 45 meters from the
top of any coulees* with the exception of activities such as; access,
pipelines and linear easements crossing those features.
11 1058
The Disposition Holder must remove all garbage and waste material from
this site to the satisfaction of the Regulatory Body, in its sole discretion.
12 1062
The Disposition Holder must not enter the boundaries of any research or
sample plot.
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13 1063
When proposed activities cross designated or recreation trail(s)* or when
operations encroach on those trail(s)*, the Disposition Holder must ensure
that:
Activities crossing trails* are constructed in a manner that will not remove
snow from the trail(s)*, produce ruts in the trail(s)*, or otherwise adversely
affect travel.
No mechanical equipment is permitted to travel along the trail(s)*, unless
approved in writing by the Regulatory Body.
Warning signs are posted along trail(s)* during construction and
reclamation activities advising trail* users of the upcoming crossing
location.
Any recording devices or equipment laid along the trail(s)* are placed off
of the travel portion so that the geophones do not interfere with travel.
14 1071
Where a Wildfire Prevention Plan or FireSmart Plan is reviewed and
approved by the Wildfire Management Branch, the Disposition Holder must
ensure any proposed clearing on public land has been authorized by the
Regulatory Body.
Vegetation
Report ID Approval
Condition
15 1200
The Disposition Holder must manage all weeds as per the Weed Control
Act.
16 1204
The Disposition Holder must ensure the chemical application for the
purpose of vegetation control occurs in accordance with the Pesticide
Regulation and Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides.
17 1205
The Disposition Holder must salvage all merchantable timber and haul to
the location of end use unless a request for waiver is approved under the
Forests Act.
18 1206
The Disposition Holder must salvage merchantable timber according to the
utilization standards for the overlapping timber disposition(s) (i.e., FMA,
CTL, DTL) or, where no overlapping timber disposition exists, as per the
approved forest management plan.
19 1207
The Disposition Holder must slash, limb and buck flat to the ground all
woody debris* and leaning trees created by the activity to a length that
must not exceed 2.4 metres.
20 1208
On forested lands, the Disposition Holder must dispose of excess coarse
woody debris* remaining after rollback* or stockpiling for interim
reclamation* and final reclamation*.
21 1209
The Disposition Holder must dispose of coarse woody debris* within
FireSmart Community Zones* by burning unless a Debris Management
Plan has been approved under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act.
22 1211
The Disposition Holder must not allow timber storage piles or windrows to
encroach into standing timber.
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Soil
Report ID Approval
Condition
23 1256
The Disposition Holder must not conduct any activities during adverse
ground conditions*.
24 1257
The Disposition Holder must conduct all activity to prevent and control
erosion* and sedimentation on or adjacent* to the Lands.
25 1258
The Disposition Holder must install and maintain erosion control*
measures.
26 1259-AS
The Disposition Holder must not transport from the Lands topsoil* or
subsoil* unless authorized in writing by the Regulatory Body.
27 1260
Where activities have occurred on the Lands that do not involve minimal
disturbance* construction, the Disposition Holder must salvage topsoil* for
land reclamation as follows:
a. Salvage all topsoil* from:
i. Mineral soils
ii. Shallow organic soils*
iii. Reclaimed soils
b. Where the depth of the topsoil* is less than 15 cm, the topsoil* and part
of the subsoil* to a total depth of 15 centimetres must be salvaged, unless
the upper subsoil* is considered chemically unsuitable*.
28 1263
All reclamation material* must be considered suitable as defined in the May
2001 Salt Contamination Assessment Guidelines and meet the February
2016 Alberta Tier 1 Soil and Groundwater Remediation Guidelines, as
amended or replaced from time to time.
29 1265
The Disposition Holder must store reclamation material* in accordance with
all of the following:
a. reclamation material* must not be placed beneath the ground surface or
buried in any way;
b. coarse woody debris* stored for greater than 12 months must be stored
with the topsoil*; and
c. topsoil* and subsoil* must be stored separately.
30 1267
The Disposition Holder must not mix wood chips with any reclamation
material*.
31 1268
The Disposition Holder must not apply wood chips to the lands at a depth
greater than five (5) centimeters.
32 1269
The Disposition Holder must manage wood chips in accordance with the
directive ID 2009-01 Management of Wood Chips on Public Land as
amended from time to time.
33 1270
The Disposition Holder must not store piles or windrows of reclamation
material* that encroach into standing timber.
34 1271
The Disposition Holder must not use soil sterilants for any activities on the
Lands.
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Watercourse / Waterbody
Report ID Approval
Condition
35 1301-AS
The Disposition Holder must not interrupt natural drainage (including
ephemeral and fens*), block water flow or alter the water table.
36 1303-AS
The Disposition Holder must construct activities outside the appropriate
watercourse* setbacks, except for vehicle or pipeline crossings:
a) Intermittent watercourses* and springs must have a setback of at least
45 metres from the top of the break.
b) Small Permanent watercourses* must have a setback of at least 45
metres from the top of the break.
c) Large Permanent watercourses* must have a setback of at least 100
metres from the top of the break.
37 1304-AS
The Disposition Holder must maintain the following waterbody* setbacks
from the disposition edge for all site activities, or paralleling linear
dispositions, or pipeline bore site:
a) A minimum setback of 45 metres of undisturbed vegetation must be
maintained from non-permanent seasonal wetlands*.
b) A minimum setback of 100 metres from the bed and shore* of semi-
permanent and permanent ponds, wetlands*, shallow open water ponds
and lakes.
38 1310
The Disposition Holder must not deposit or place debris*, soil or other
deleterious materials* into or through any watercourse* and/or waterbody*,
or on the ice of any watercourse* and/or waterbody*.
39 1315
The Disposition Holder must acquire an authorization for access (off-
disposition) for water withdrawal activities.
40 1317
Where surface disturbance* will occur and a risk of surface erosion* exists,
the Disposition Holder must install and maintain sediment* control
structures to dissipate the flow of water and capture sediment* prior to it
entering a watercourse* or waterbody*.
41 1325
The Disposition Holder must not remove or use water from dugouts,
surface ponds, springs, or water wells within the grazing disposition unless
an authorization is issued from the Environment and Parks (GoA)
agrologist.
42 1327
All licences, authorizations and approvals issued under the Alberta
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Water Act or Public Lands
Act should not be taken to mean the Disposition Holder has complied with
federal legislation. The Disposition Holder should contact Habitat
Management, Fisheries and Oceans in relation to the application of federal
laws relating to the Fisheries Act (Canada).
Fisheries Protection Program, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
867 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 4A6
Telephone: 1-855-852-8320
Email: [email protected]
Web address: www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
The Disposition Holder should also contact the Navigation Protection
Program, Canadian Coast Guard, 4253-97 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E
5Y7, phone: (780) 495-4220, relating to the Navigation Protection Act.
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Reclamation
Report ID Approval
Condition
43 1351
For progressive reclamation* on forested lands*, the Disposition Holder
must replace all reclamation materials* that have been salvaged in
accordance with all of the following:
a. all salvaged subsoil* must be replaced, then all salvaged topsoil*; and
b. reclamation materials* must be replaced over the entire progressive
reclamation area*;
unless otherwise approved in writing by the Regulatory Body.
44 1353
The Disposition Holder must complete temporary reclamation* on the
Lands within 1 growing season of construction phase* for all topsoil* and
subsoil* stockpiles required for final reclamation*.
45 1354
The Disposition Holder must prior to seeding herbaceous seed in forested*
or peatlands* submit a Request for Seeding in writing to the Regulatory
Body that contains all of the following:
a. rationale for conducting seeding of herbaceous species*;
b. a description of the proposed site for seeding including information with
respect to the following:
i. Whether the Lands are subject to high erosion*
ii. Whether the Lands are prone to invasion from agronomic or weed
species
c. a proposed seed mix composition for re-vegetation of the Lands in
accordance with the Native Plant Revegetation Guidelines for Alberta, 2001
as amended or replaced from time to time or a rationale for alternate
species;
d. provide a seed certificate in accordance with the Seed Act for the seed
mixed to be used for re-vegetation*; and
e. any other information requested by the Regulatory Body.
46 1355
The Disposition Holder must only conduct seeding in accordance with the
written request for seeding as approved by the Regulatory Body.
47 1356
The Disposition Holder must when seeding cultivated lands*, use
agronomic or forage seed that meets or exceeds Certified #1 as outlined in
the Seeds Act and Seeds Regulations. Seed mixes are to be free of
species listed in the Weed Control Act. A seed certificate must be provided
to the Regulatory Body within 30 days upon request.
48 1357
The Disposition Holder must re-vegetate the Lands with trees or shrubs
within the Green Area* that meet the requirements of the December 2016
Alberta Forest Genetic Resource Management and Conservation
Standards document, as amended or replaced from time to time.
49 1359
The Disposition Holder must not have slash and rollback* accumulations
within five (5) meters of the perimeter of the disposition boundary, greater
than the percent ground cover on the surrounding undisturbed forest floor.
50 1361
The Disposition Holder must complete progressive reclamation* on forested
lands* for all associated and incidental disturbances to the Disposition.
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51 1362
The following activities are excluded from progressive reclamation*
requirement on forested lands*:
a) Lands that have received authorization for clay pad construction; and
b) Lands with a 4:1 or steeper slopes where a cut and fill has been
constructed to level the ground surface.
52 1363
For final reclamation*, the Disposition Holder must complete all of the
following:
a) contour the disturbed land to the pre-disturbance landform or to the
landform approved by the Regulatory body;
b) replace all stockpiled subsoil*, then replace all stockpiled topsoil*;
c) spread all coarse woody debris* on forested lands*; and
d) reclamation materials* must be replaced over the entire area from which
they were removed unless otherwise approved in writing by the Regulatory
Body.
53 1364
The Disposition Holder must reclaim the Lands to the pre-disturbance land
use* type (forested*, grassland*, cultivated*, mineral wetland* and
peatlands*) unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Regulatory Body.
Wildlife
Report ID Approval
Condition
54 1500
The Disposition Holder must conduct a complete and immediate Wildlife
Sweep* of the Lands (plus 100 metre buffer*) subject to the disposition
prior to any activity.
55 1501
The Disposition Holder must submit results from a Wildlife Sweep* to the
Fisheries and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS) and notify
the issuing Regulatory Body in writing upon request that the Wildlife
Sweep* was completed.
56 1502-AS
The Disposition Holder must incorporate a buffer* zone of a minimum width
of 100m undisturbed vegetation, where an established buffer* does not
already exist (e.g. Species at Risk) for any and all key habitat features
including, but not limited to leks*, nests, dens and houses identified in the
Wildlife Sweep*.
57 1503
When Wildlife Surveys* are required, the Disposition Holder must submit
results from the Wildlife Survey* to the Fisheries and Wildlife Management
Information System (FWMIS).
58 1509
The Disposition Holder must incorporate buffers*, setbacks and activity
timing restrictions for any and all key habitat features including, but not
limited to leks*, nests, dens and houses identified in the wildlife survey*.
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59 1510
The Disposition Holder is responsible for compliance with federal laws and
should contact Environment and Climate Change Canada in relation to the
application of federal laws relating to the Migratory Birds Convention Act
and the Species at Risk Act.
Canadian Wildlife Service
Prairie Region
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Eastgate Offices
9250±49th Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 1K5
Telephone: 1-855-245-0331 (toll free)
Email: [email protected]
Web address: sararegistry.gc.ca
Sensitive Raptor Range
Report ID Approval
Condition
60 1550-AS
The Disposition Holder must conduct appropriate pre-construction wildlife*
surveys for all activities occurring within the identified Species At Risk
ranges of the Landscape Analysis Tool, as per the direction of the Sensitive
Species Inventory Guidelines as amended from time to time.
61 1551-AS
The Disposition Holder must not conduct any activities within 1000 metres
of a sensitive raptor active nest*.
Sharp-Tailed Grouse Survey / Leks and Buffers
Report ID Approval
Condition
62 1640-AS
The Disposition Holder must conduct appropriate pre-construction wildlife
surveys* for all activities occurring within the identified Species At Risk
ranges of the Landscape Analysis Tool, as per the direction of the Sensitive
Species Inventory Guidelines 2013 as amended from time to time.
Other Sensitive and Endangered Species
Report ID Approval
Condition
63 1780-AS
The Disposition Holder must conduct appropriate pre-construction wildlife*
surveys for all activities occurring within the identified Species At Risk
ranges of the Landscape Analysis Tool, as per the direction of the Sensitive
Species Inventory Guidelines 2013 as amended from time to time.
64 1781-AS
Between April 15 and August 15, the Disposition Holder must not conduct
any activities* within 100 meters of an active nest site for Federally listed
species.
Grassland and Parkland Natural Region
Report ID Approval
Condition
65 1944
On native grasslands*, the Disposition Holder must not crimp straw* subject
to the following exceptions:
a) The straw* used for crimping must be sourced from a native species*
from the same ecological range site* as the Lands;
b) The weed analysis for the straw* used for crimping must comply with the
Weed Control Act, as amended or replaced from time to time.
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66 1952
In native grasslands* as identified by the Central Parkland Layer of the
Landscape Analysis Tool that requires Assisted Natural Recovery*, the
Disposition Holder must submit a request for Assisted Natural Recovery in
writing to the Regulatory Body that contains all of the following:
1. Rationale for conducting Assisted Natural Recovery*;
2. A description of the proposed site for Assisted Natural Recovery*
including information with respect to the following:
a) Whether the Lands are subject to high erosion*;
b) Whether the soil on the Lands has been disturbed to an area greater
than 50m2;
c) Whether the Lands are prone to invasion from agronomic or weed
species;
3. A proposed seed mix composition for re-vegetation of the Lands:
a) That is consistent with native plant communities that are adjacent* to and
in the immediate vicinity of the Lands as determined by the A Preliminary
Classification of Plant Communities in the Central Parkland Natural
Subregion of Alberta, as amended or replaced from time to time;
b) Provide a seed certificate in accordance with the Seed Act for the seed
mix to be used for Assisted Natural Recovery*; and
c) Any other information requested by the Regulatory Body.
67 1957
The Disposition Holder must not construct activities on native grassland*
within the Grassland and Parkland Natural Region between April 15th and
August 15th, unless grassland bird surveys are completed as per the
Sensitive Species Inventory Guidelines Protocol as amended.
68 1958
The Disposition Holder must not conduct any activities within 100 meters of
an active nest site between April 15th and August 15th for the following
species:
short-eared owl
mountain plover
long-billed curlew
upland sandpiper
Sprague¶s pipit
Chestnut-collared longspur
Loggerhead Shrike
Bank Swallow
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Non-sensitive EOs: 0 (Data Updated:October 2017 )
M-RR-TTT-SS
EO_ID
ECODE
S_RANK
SNAME
SCOMNAME
LAST_OBS_D
No Non-sensitive EOs Found: Next Steps - See FAQ
Sensitive EOs: 0 (Data Updated:October 2017)
M-RR-TTT
EO_ID
ECODE
S_RANK
SNAME
SCOMNAME
LAST_OBS_D
No Sensitive EOs Found: Next Steps - See FAQ
Protected Areas: 0 (Data Updated:October 2017 )
M-RR-TTT-SS
PROTECTED AREA NAME
TYPE
IUCN
No Protected Areas Found
Crown Reservations/Notations: 0 (Data Updated:October 2017 )
M-RR-TTT-SS
NAME
TYPE
No Crown Reservations/Notations Found
.
Date: 18/12/2018
Requestor: Consultant
Reason for Request: Land Use Planning
SEC: 16 TWP: 052 RGE: 14 MER: 4
Search ACIMS Data
Non-sensitive EOs: 0 (Data Updated:October 2017 )
M-RR-TTT-SS
EO_ID
ECODE
S_RANK
SNAME
SCOMNAME
LAST_OBS_D
No Non-sensitive EOs Found: Next Steps - See FAQ
Sensitive EOs: 0 (Data Updated:October 2017)
M-RR-TTT
EO_ID
ECODE
S_RANK
SNAME
SCOMNAME
LAST_OBS_D
No Sensitive EOs Found: Next Steps - See FAQ
Protected Areas: 0 (Data Updated:October 2017 )
M-RR-TTT-SS
PROTECTED AREA NAME
TYPE
IUCN
No Protected Areas Found
Crown Reservations/Notations: 0 (Data Updated:October 2017 )
M-RR-TTT-SS
NAME
TYPE
No Crown Reservations/Notations Found
.
Date: 3/6/2019
Requestor: Consultant
Reason for Request: Land Use Planning
SEC: 09 TWP: 052 RGE: 14 MER: 4
Search ACIMS Data
Non-sensitive EOs: 0 (Data Updated:October 2017 )
M-RR-TTT-SS
EO_ID
ECODE
S_RANK
SNAME
SCOMNAME
LAST_OBS_D
No Non-sensitive EOs Found: Next Steps - See FAQ
Sensitive EOs: 0 (Data Updated:October 2017)
M-RR-TTT
EO_ID
ECODE
S_RANK
SNAME
SCOMNAME
LAST_OBS_D
No Sensitive EOs Found: Next Steps - See FAQ
Protected Areas: 0 (Data Updated:October 2017 )
M-RR-TTT-SS
PROTECTED AREA NAME
TYPE
IUCN
No Protected Areas Found
Crown Reservations/Notations: 0 (Data Updated:October 2017 )
M-RR-TTT-SS
NAME
TYPE
No Crown Reservations/Notations Found
.
Date: 3/6/2019
Requestor: Consultant
Reason for Request: Land Use Planning
SEC: 17 TWP: 052 RGE: 14 MER: 4
Species Summary Report
Report Created:
(source database: Fish and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS))
4-Jun-2019 10:20
Species present within the current extent :
Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool (FWIMT)
Stocked Inventory
NORTHERN PIKE
RAINBOW TROUT
YELLOW PERCH
Wildlife Inventory
No Species Found in Search Extent
Fish Inventory
BROOK STICKLEBACK
FATHEAD MINNOW
WHITE SUCKER
Buffer Extent
Radius or Dimensions
1.5 kilometers
696959, 5929000
NW 17 52 14 4
Centroid:
(Qtr Sec Twp Rng Mer)
Centroid (X,Y):
10-TM AEP Forest
Projection
Contact Information
http://aep.alberta.ca/about-us/contact-us/fisheries-wildlife-management-area-contacts.aspx
For contact information, please visit:
Display may contain: Base Map Data provided by the Government of Alberta under the Alberta Open Government Licence. Cadastral and
Dispositions Data provided by Alberta Data Partnerships.©GeoEye, all rights reserved. Information as depicted is subject to change,
therefore the Government of Alberta assumes no responsibility for discrepancies at time of use.
Map Results
4-Jun-2019 10:20
© 2019 Government of Alberta
Species Summary Report
Report Created:
(source database: Fish and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS))
4-Jun-2019 10:25
Species present within the current extent :
Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool (FWIMT)
Stocked Inventory
No Species Found in Search Extent
Wildlife Inventory
No Species Found in Search Extent
Fish Inventory
Buffer Extent
Radius or Dimensions
1.5 kilometers
698678, 5927051
NW 9 52 14 4
Centroid:
(Qtr Sec Twp Rng Mer)
Centroid (X,Y):
10-TM AEP Forest
Projection
Contact Information
http://aep.alberta.ca/about-us/contact-us/fisheries-wildlife-management-area-contacts.aspx
For contact information, please visit:
Display may contain: Base Map Data provided by the Government of Alberta under the Alberta Open Government Licence. Cadastral and
Dispositions Data provided by Alberta Data Partnerships.©GeoEye, all rights reserved. Information as depicted is subject to change,
therefore the Government of Alberta assumes no responsibility for discrepancies at time of use.
Map Results
4-Jun-2019 10:25
© 2019 Government of Alberta
Species Summary Report
Report Created:
(source database: Fish and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS))
4-Jun-2019 10:27
Species present within the current extent :
Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool (FWIMT)
Stocked Inventory
No Species Found in Search Extent
Wildlife Inventory
No Species Found in Search Extent
Fish Inventory
Buffer Extent
Radius or Dimensions
1.5 kilometers
698258, 5929459
SW 21 52 14 4
Centroid:
(Qtr Sec Twp Rng Mer)
Centroid (X,Y):
10-TM AEP Forest
Projection
Contact Information
http://aep.alberta.ca/about-us/contact-us/fisheries-wildlife-management-area-contacts.aspx
For contact information, please visit:
Display may contain: Base Map Data provided by the Government of Alberta under the Alberta Open Government Licence. Cadastral and
Dispositions Data provided by Alberta Data Partnerships.©GeoEye, all rights reserved. Information as depicted is subject to change,
therefore the Government of Alberta assumes no responsibility for discrepancies at time of use.
Map Results
4-Jun-2019 10:27
© 2019 Government of Alberta
Species Summary Report
Report Created:
(source database: Fish and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS))
4-Jun-2019 10:28
Species present within the current extent :
Fish and Wildlife Internet Mapping Tool (FWIMT)
Stocked Inventory
No Species Found in Search Extent
Wildlife Inventory
No Species Found in Search Extent
Fish Inventory
Buffer Extent
Radius or Dimensions
1.5 kilometers
699443, 5928370
SW 15 52 14 4
Centroid:
(Qtr Sec Twp Rng Mer)
Centroid (X,Y):
10-TM AEP Forest
Projection
Contact Information
http://aep.alberta.ca/about-us/contact-us/fisheries-wildlife-management-area-contacts.aspx
For contact information, please visit:
Display may contain: Base Map Data provided by the Government of Alberta under the Alberta Open Government Licence. Cadastral and
Dispositions Data provided by Alberta Data Partnerships.©GeoEye, all rights reserved. Information as depicted is subject to change,
therefore the Government of Alberta assumes no responsibility for discrepancies at time of use.
Map Results
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© 2019 Government of Alberta
APPENDIX F
WETLAND ASSESSMENT UNIT MAP
WETLAND ASSESSMENT REPLACEMENT VALUE
WETLAND REPLACEMENT IN-LIEU RATES
WETLAND ASSESSMENT UNIT AND VALUE
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Appendix 2
Stormwater Management Plan
October 4, 2019 | Project No.: 18MU-352300
County of Minburn No. 27
4909 - 50 Street
Box 550
Vegreville, AB
T9C 1R6
Attention: Davin Gegolick
Dear Sir:
Re:
West Industrial Park Area Structure Plan - Servicing Brief
County of Minburn No. 27
1.0
| INTRODUCTION
Red Willow Planning, on behalf of the County of Minburn No. 27 (County), engaged BAR Engineering Co.
Ltd. (BAR) to prepare a servicing brief associated with, and to compliment, the preparation of the West
Industrial Park Area Structure Plan (ASP). Servicing options and recommendations for the West Industrial
Park water, wastewater, stormwater management, franchise utilities, and transportation network are
provided in this servicing brief.
2.0
| BACKGROUND
The West Industrial Park is located within the County on the east side of the Town of Vegreville (Town)
and comprises Section 16-52-14-W4M, NE ¼ Section 17-52-14-W4M, and portions of the NW and NE ¼
Sections 9-52-14-W4M. Range Road 143 bounds the West Industrial Park to the east, Town lagoons to
the north, Town land to the west, and Canadian National (CN) Railway and Highway 16 right-of-way to the
south. CN Rail tracks bisect the SE ¼ Section 16-52-14-W4M. Location of the West Industrial Park
including the ASP boundary is shown in Figure 2-1.
Majority of the land within the West Industrial Park is currently used for agricultural purposes with the NE
¼ Section 17-52-14-W4M and the NW ¼ Section 16-52-14-W4M zoned Agricultural. According to the
County's Land Use Bylaw 1254-16, the NE and SE ¼ Sections 16-52-14-W4M and portion of NE ¼ Section
9-52-14-W4M are zoned Rural Industrial and the portion of NW ¼ Section 9-52-14-W4M, and SW ¼
Section 16-52-W4M are zoned Direct Control. A portion of the SE ¼ Section 16-52-14-W4M is zoned
MPF Direct Control, which in recent years was redistricted for the Lunaverse Medical Marijuana Facility
(Lunaverse). The County adopted a Conceptual Scheme, prepared by Lunaverse, to support the
development of the land prior to the County adopting an ASP for the West Industrial Park. In addition to
Lunaverse, GrainsConnect is currently in the process of developing a grain terminal in the NE ¼ Section
16-52-14-W4M. Figure 2-2 illustrates the land use and identifies the locations of the Lunaverse and
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GrainsConnect developments.
Proposed land use for the West Industrial Park, excluding the parcel districted MPF Direct Control, is Rural
Industrial district. Large lot sizes are typical for rural industrial developments, which is consistent with the
proposed lotting plan provided by Red Willow Planning. Proposed lot sizes range in size from roughly 3.6
acres to 15.6 acres as shown in Figure 2-3. It is important to note that the proposed lotting provided by
Red Willow Planning is conceptual and will be refined during future development stages.
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3.1
WATER
County of Minburn does not currently have an existing municipal water distribution system within the
vicinity of the West Industrial Park to provide potable water to the development. As such, either private
on-site potable water systems, such as wells or cisterns, will need to be utilized for the development or a
connection to the Alberta Central East (ACE) Regional Water System will be required. If water wells are
utilized for the development, groundwater evaluations and/or hydrogeological assessments will be
required prior to and as part of the subdivision process to obtain the required approvals and authorization
from Alberta Environment and Park's and Sustainable Resource Development to divert and use
groundwater.
ACE Regional Water System supplies drinking water to member municipalities, which includes the County
of Minburn. The ACE transmission line is located approximately 800m north of the north ASP boundary
and runs east/west along Township Road 523A between Range Road 145 and Range Road 144. At
Range Road 144, the transmission line heads north to Township Road 524. Connection to the ACE
Transmission line at the intersection of Township Road 523A and Range Road 144 could provide potable
water to the West Industrial Park. A watermain, owned and operated by the County, would be required
from the connection point south along Range Road 144 and looped throughout the development to provide
service to the Rural Industrial lots. It is important to note that ACE does not provide distribution pressures,
so either the water supply would be through a trickle feed system to fill private on-site cisterns, or the
County could construct a reservoir and pump station to provide adequate distribution pressures to the
West Industrial Park. Figure 3-1 illustrates the location of the existing ACE Transmission Line and the
possible connection point and watermain alignment to the north side of the West Industrial Park.
Application to connect to the ACE Transmission Line would be undertaken at future design stages of the
development prior to subdivision.
3.2
WASTEWATER
Rural municipal wastewater collection systems are not present within or near the West Industrial Park.
Private on-site wastewater collection and treatment systems will be required for the proposed rural
industrial development, which could include holding tanks, septic tanks, and/or septic fields. Unlike
municipal wastewater collection systems, on-site sewage systems include either collection of the
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wastewater and hauling offsite or collecting and treating the wastewater onsite prior to discharging to the
environment. Implementation of private sewage systems shall be in accordance with the Alberta Private
Sewage Systems current Standard of Practice at the subdivision stage.
Town lagoons located immediately north of the NW and NE ¼ Sections 16-52-14-W4M treat wastewater
collected from the Town prior to discharging. It is understood, that at this time, the County intends for the
West Industrial Park to utilize on-site private sewage systems. Further analysis, in collaboration with the
Town, could be completed if the County wishes to pursue installation of a wastewater collection system
within the West Industrial Park to convey wastewater to the Town lagoons. A municipal wastewater
collection system for the West Industrial Park could consist of a low-pressure sewage collection system,
and/or gravity sanitary sewer mains in combination with lift stations.
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
The ASP lands generally slope from the southeast to the northwest with a relief of approximately 21m.
Many trapped lows within the ASP boundary capture stormwater runoff and provide wetland habitat. An
unnamed tributary of the Vermilion River is located along the west and north property lines of the NE ¼
Section 17-52-14-W4M, which serves as the natural drainage outlet for the West Industrial Park. A flood
hazard mapping study was undertaken for the Vermilion River to identify the extents of the 1:100 year
flood plain. The flood plain consists of two areas of flow identified as the floodway and the flood fringe.
Floodway represents the area where the floodwaters are deepest, fastest, and most destructive. Flood
fringe are areas outside of the floodway where floodwaters are generally shallower and flow slower.
According to Alberta Environment and Park's flood hazard mapping, the unnamed tributary located within
the NE ¼ Section 17-52-14-W4M is located within the Vermilion River's 1:100 year flood fringe.
Proposed stormwater management measures for the West Industrial Park are provided in the attached
Stormwater Management Plan. A series of drainage ditches, including roadside ditches, and stormwater
management facilities (SWMF) will be utilized to convey and control stormwater runoff from the proposed
development with natural drainage patterns from the southeast to the northwest being maintained. Three
conceptual SWMF locations have been identified based on grading to maintain natural drainage and the
proposed lotting plan. A maximum SWMF discharge rate of 0.45 L/s/ha has been adopted for this study
based on the 1:100 year Vermilion River discharge rate provided in the flood hazard mapping study.
Further analysis including sizing of the SWMFs, location, sequencing, and Water Act application will be
completed in future stages of development prior to subdivision. Figure 3-2 illustrates the proposed
stormwater management system including the conceptual SWMF sizing for a 1:100 year 24 hour rain
event.
3.4
FRANCHISE UTILITIES
Power, natural gas, and communication services are all located within the vicinity of the West Industrial
Park and will be extended from the nearest connection location for the planned subdivision. Application
to the utility provider for connection and/or extension of service to the proposed development will be
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required at the subdivision stage.
Power is provided by ATCO Electric for the West Industrial Park area. Three phase overhead power lines
are located along the unimproved road allowance of Township Road 522, from Range Road 143 to Range
Road 144, along the west property line of the NE ¼ Section 17-52-14-W4M running north/south, and along
Range Road 143. Service connection location to power will be coordinated prior to subdivision.
3.5
TRANSPORTATION NETWORK
Access to the West Industrial Park is currently provided via Township Road 522A, Range Road 144, and
Range Road 143. Township Road 522A provides access from the Town on the west side of the
development. Range Road 144 connects to Highway 16A to the south, Township Road 522A, Township
Road 523A, and Township Road 524 to the north. Range Road 143, located along the east side of the
West Industrial Park, can currently be accessed from the service road/Township Road 522 to the south
and Township Road 524 to the north. The road allowance width of undeveloped Township Road 522,
along the south side of the West Industrial Park, and Range Road 143 are 20m, while all other existing
roads have a road allowance width of 30m. Existing roadways are shown in Figure 2-1.
Transportation networks typically consist of three classifications of roadways; arterial, collector, and local.
Roadway classification is determined based on connectivity of the transportation network and traffic
volumes. In general, arterial roadways have higher traffic volumes and connect to collector roadways,
while collector roadways connect to local roads with the least traffic volume. Direct access to private
development is permitted on local and collector road classifications, but not arterial. The proposed
transportation network, including roadway classifications, is shown in Figure 3-3.
All proposed roadways within the West Industrial Park development will be rural cross section roads with
roadside ditches to provide drainage and convey stormwater runoff as noted in Section 3.3 and will be
developed to the current County of Minburn's Road Standards at time of development. The following
recommendations are provided for the West Industrial Park transportation network at future development
stages:
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Undertake a traffic impact assessment prior to subdivision to determine if intersection upgrades
or controls are required as a result of development.
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Complete a geotechnical investigation to confirm soil stratigraphy, suitability of existing soil for
construction, and recommended road pavement structures based on soils and vehicular loading.
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Construct roadways to accommodate a minimum 9m finished top width for truck traffic.
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Widen Township Road 522 road allowance to 30m for construction of the proposed road cross
section.
It should be noted that GrainsConnect Canada retained Stantec Consulting Ltd. to prepare a
Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) for the proposed grain terminal development located in the NE
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¼ Section 16-52-14-W4M. Recommendations from the TIA are provided in the report entitled New Grain
Terminal Facility - Vegreville Transportation Impact Assessment, Stantec Consulting Ltd., October 2,
2017, which concludes that the roadway network and intersections within the TIA's study area are
expected to accommodate traffic volumes generated by the proposed grain terminal development
including for future growth.
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If you have any questions or require any clarifications regarding this servicing brief, please do not hesitate
to contact me at (780) 875-1683 or via e-mail at [email protected] .
Yours truly,
BAR Engineering Co. Ltd.
Scott Simons, P. Eng.
Senior Engineer
Municipal Division
Reviewed by,
BAR Engineering Co. Ltd.
Rick Collins, P. Eng.
Director
Municipal Division
Attachments:
West Industrial Park Stormwater Management Plan DRAFT Report, September 13, 2019
CC/cc:
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CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES .......................................................................................................................1
LIST OF TABLES .........................................................................................................................1
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1.1
BACKGROUND ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2
PRE DEVELOPMENT SITE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................ 1-1
1.3
POST DEVELOPMENT SITE DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................... 1-1
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2.1
DESIGN STANDARDS AND ASSUMPTIONS ......................................................................................... 2-1
2.2
RAINFALL MODELS ................................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.3
HORTON'S INFILTRATION METHOD ..................................................................................................... 2-2
2.4
COMPUTER ANALYSIS ........................................................................................................................... 2-3
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POST DEVELOPMENT DRAINAGE PATTERNS .................................................................................... 3-1
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PROPOSED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES ................................................................... 3-1
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SWMF MODELING RESULTS .................................................................................................................. 3-2
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SWMF DRAWDOWN ................................................................................................................................ 3-4
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STORMWATER QUALITY ........................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.6
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PHASING ............................................................................................ 3-7
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Location Plan ........................................................................................................................................... 1-3
Figure 1-2: Pre Development Drainage ..................................................................................................................... 1-4
Figure 1-3: Development Plan ................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Figure 3-1: Post Development SWMP ....................................................................................................................... 3-8
LIST OF TABLES
Table 2-1: Basin Parameters ..................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Table 3-1: SWMF 1 - Design Parameters ................................................................................................................. 3-1
Table 3-2: SWMF 2 - Design Parameters ................................................................................................................. 3-2
Table 3-3: SWMF 3 - Design Parameters ................................................................................................................. 3-2
Table 3-4: SWMF 1 - 24 Hour Rainfall Simulation Results ....................................................................................... 3-3
Table 3-5: SWMF 2 - 24 Hour Rainfall Simulation Results ....................................................................................... 3-3
Table 3-6: SWMF 3 - 24 Hour Rainfall Simulation Results ....................................................................................... 3-4
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Table 3-7: SWMF 1:100 Year 24-Hour Simulation Results: Hydraulically Interconnected Ponds ............................ 3-5
Table 3-8: SWMF 1 Drawdown - 1:100 Year 24-Hour Storm Simulation ................................................................. 3-5
Table 3-9: SWMF 2 Drawdown - 1:100 Year 24-Hour Storm Simulation ................................................................. 3-6
Table 3-10: SWMF 3 Drawdown - 1:100 Year 24-Hour Storm Simulation ............................................................... 3-6
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1.0 | INTRODUCTION
1.1
BACKGROUND
The County of Minburn No. 27 (County) retained BAR Engineering Co. Ltd. (BAR) to prepare a stormwater
management plan (SWMP) to supplement the Area Structure Plan (ASP) being prepared by Red Willow Planning for
the West Industrial Park. An ASP provides the framework for decision-making regarding future subdivision of the
lands, which is utilized by the Municipality and developers for development of the identified area. The SWMP outlines
major overland drainage design concepts, in context with the ASP and in accordance with applicable design
standards and guidelines, to facilitate development of the subject lands. Refinement of the presented stormwater
management concepts will occur prior to subdivision of the lands as part of the subdivision phase.
1.2
PRE DEVELOPMENT SITE DESCRIPTION
The West Industrial Park is located along the east boundary of the Town of Vegreville (Town) and is bounded by the
Town to the west, Town lagoons to the north, Range Road 143 to the east, and undeveloped road allowance to the
south beyond which Canadian National Railway and Highway 16 right-of-way exists. Section 16-52-14-W4M, NE ¼
Section 17-52-14-W4M, and portions of the NW and NE ¼ Section 9-52-14-W4M are located within the West
Industrial Park ASP boundary. SE ¼ Section 17-52-14-W4M, directly adjacent to the West Industrial Park, is located
within the Town boundaries. A Canadian National Railway Line bisects the southeast quarter section from the
southwest corner of the quarter to the northeast. Figure 1-1 shows the location of the ASP lands.
According to the County's Land Use Bylaw 1254-16, the SW ¼ Section 16 and portion of NW ¼ Section 9-52-14-
W4M are zoned Direct Control and the east quarter sections are zoned Rural Industrial. The NE ¼ Section 17-52-
14-W4M and NW ¼ Section 16-52-14-W4M are zoned Agricultural. Currently, the majority of the parcel is used as
agricultural land, however, GrainsConnect is in the process of developing a grain terminal on the NE ¼ Section of
16. In addition, a portion of the SE ¼ Section of 16 has recently been redistricted to MPF-DC: Marijuana Productions
Facility - Direct Control district and is in the process of being subdivided for the Lunaverse Medical Marijuana Facility.
LiDAR survey data, provided by the County, shows that the subject lands generally drain from the southeast to the
northwest with approximately 21m of relief. An unnamed tributary of the Vermilion River is located within the
northwest portion of the ASP boundary and provides drainage outlet for stormwater runoff. A number of trapped lows
within the ASP boundary capture runoff prior to reaching the unnamed tributary. Figure 1-2 shows the original ground
contours and general flow direction within the property.
A flood hazard mapping study of the Vermilion River was completed in 1994 by SNC Lavalin for Alberta Environment
and is summarized in a report entitled "Vegreville Flood Risk Mapping Study, Canada - Alberta Flood Damage
Reduction Program. April 1994". The unnamed tributary within the NE17-52-14-W4M is included in the 1:100 year
flood fringe of the Vermilion River. Flood fringe is the area outside of the floodway where flows are shallower and
generally slower than in the floodway. New development within the flood fringe may be permitted, but would require
flood proofing. The approximate extents of the flood fringe was obtained from Alberta Environment's Flood Hazard
Map Application and is shown in Figure 1-2.
1.3
POST DEVELOPMENT SITE DESCRIPTION
The ASP development area will be redistricted and subdivided for Rural Industrial land use. Lot sizes for Rural
Industrial District are not specified in the County's Land Use Bylaw, but will be determined by the County's Subdivision
Authority at future subdivision stages. Figure 1-3 illustrates the proposed lot layout provided by Red Willow Planning.
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Rural Industrial lots are proposed within the NE ¼ Section 17-52-14-W4M and NW, SW, and SE 16-52-14-W4M as
shown in the proposed development plan. The GrainsConnect terminal is currently being developed in the NE 16-
52-14-W4M and the Lunaverse Medical Marijuana Facility has been subdivided from the SE 16-52-14-W4M as
previously noted and as shown on Figure 1-3.
Access to the proposed Rural Industrial lots will be provided off existing Range Road 144 and Township Road 522A.
Local rural cross section industrial roads will be constructed within the proposed development to provide access to
the internal lots. The undeveloped road allowance of Township Road 522 will be developed to provide access to the
SE ¼ Section 16-52-14-W4M, and NW and NE ¼ Sections 9-52-14-W4M, and to also provide internal looping of the
development's road network.
Phasing of the ASP lands has not been identified at this time, although phasing of the development should consider
logical implementation and sequencing of the overall drainage and stormwater management system as discussed in
Section 3.6. Further review and refinement of the stormwater management plan will be required at the subdivision
stage once phasing has been confirmed as the development phasing may impact proposed stormwater management
facility (SWMF) locations.
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2.0 | DESIGN CRITERIA AND METHODOLOGY
2.1
DESIGN STANDARDS AND ASSUMPTIONS
Stormwater management regulations and engineering standards have evolved over the past several decades. An
approved stormwater management plan (SWMP) must address both stormwater quality and quantity aspects under
today's regulations. The following design guidelines and standards were used in the development of the present
stormwater management plan:
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Alberta Environment Standards and Guidelines for Municipal Waterworks, Wastewater and Storm Drainage
Systems, Part 5 Stormwater Management Guidelines, March 2013;
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Alberta Environment's Stormwater Management Drainage Systems Design Guidelines, January 1999; and,
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City of Edmonton Design and Construction Standards, Volume 3 Drainage, March 2015.
In addition to the above guidelines, the following reports were utilized in the development of the SWMP:
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Vegreville Flood Risk Mapping Study, Canada-Alberta Flood Damage Reduction Program, April 1994, SNC
Lavalin;
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SE 17 Industrial Area Structure Plan, August 2015, Eagle River Planning Services; and,
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Town of Vegreville North Parkway Drainage Course for Water Act Application Approval, February 9, 2015,
MPE Engineering Ltd.
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Stormwater Management Plan for GrainsConnect Canada's Grain Elevator Facility Development at
Vegreville, AB, DRAFT, April 6, 2018, Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Stormwater runoff volume and discharge rate increase with development of land due to an increase in impervious
area from roads, buildings, parking lots, etc. and altering of drainage paths. Stormwater management facilities
(SWMFs) are used as a best management practice (BMP) within developments for flood control by temporarily storing
and restricting the release rate of stormwater runoff and to provide water quality enhancement prior to discharging to
downstream water bodies and watercourses. Wet ponds are commonly used SWMFs as they provide water quality
enhancement through settling of runoff pollutants within the permanent pool (dead storage) and stormwater runoff
during rain events is temporarily stored above the permanent pool (live or active storage) and released downstream
at a restricted rate. Alberta Environment guidelines do not specifically dictate the stormwater quantity requirements;
however, they provide the following design parameters:
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1 in 100 year storm stored within 2m above the permanent pool (alternatively, the 2m can be used to store
the 1 in 25 year storm. In such cases an emergency overflow drainage system should be constructed with
the capacity to carry storm runoff from the 1 in 100 year storm event to receiving streams or downstream
stormwater management facilities); and,
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Detention time of 24 hours.
The 1 in 100 year 24 hour storm design parameter will be adopted for the purposes of quantity control for this SWMP.
Generally, the release rate of a SWMF is restricted to the pre development runoff rate for a parcel of land and is
commonly determined using known flow data of downstream watercourses. Matching post development stormwater
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runoff rate to pre development will mitigate impact on downstream watercourses caused by development. The
following release rates are considered based on the above noted reports:
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24-hour drawdown time for a 1:5 year storm (North Parkway Drainage Course);
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Pre development rate of 4.0 L/s/ha (SE 17 Industrial Area Structure Plan); and,
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0.45 L/s/ha based on 1:100 year Vermilion River at Vegreville flood peak of 73m3/s and drainage area of
1,630 km2 (Vegreville Flood Hazard Mapping).
The 24-hour drawdown time for a 1:5 year storm provided in the North Parkway Drainage Course report is based on
a City of Edmonton standard, which doesn't account for pre development flow. Pre development rate of 4.0 L/s/ha
provided in the SE 17 Industrial ASP was not able to be confirmed although the ASP indicates it is as per Alberta
Environment 1998. Flood frequency analysis was provided for the downstream receiving watercourse, Vermilion
River, in the Vegreville Flood Hazard Mapping report. Using the 1:100 year flow of the Vermilion River and the
drainage area of 1,630 km2 results in a discharge rate of 0.45 L/s/ha for the Vermilion River at Vegreville, which has
been adopted for this SWMP. Further analysis of the pre development discharge rate should be completed during
future subdivision stages and prior to Water Act Application.
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RAINFALL MODELS
The City of Edmonton Intensity, Duration and Frequency Curves (IDF Curves) were used to develop the storm events
to determine the required storage of the SWMF(s). Specifically, required storage was determined using the City of
Edmonton's 1:100 year 24 hour Huff distribution.
2.3
HORTON'S INFILTRATION METHOD
The infiltration method used in this study was the Horton Infiltration Method, which determines the rate that water
seeps through the soil during a storm. This method is based on empirical data that shows that infiltration starts at an
initial maximum rate and decreases exponentially to a minimum rate over the course of the rainfall event, which
implies that the rate of infiltration decreases as the soil becomes saturated. The infiltration method is described by
the following equation:
fp = fc + (fo - fc)e-kt
Where:
fp = infiltration rate at time t (mm/hr)
k = decay rate (1/hr)
fc = minimum equilibrium infiltration rate (mm/hr)
fo = maximum infiltration rate (mm/hr)
The above parameters are based on soil properties and vegetation cover for any basin. For the purposes of this
SWMP, it has been assumed that the soil in the study area is comprised of clay loam, lightly vegetated, and moist
soil conditions.
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2.4
COMPUTER ANALYSIS
To assist in determining the post development runoff rates and design of the Stormwater Management Facilities, a
computer model was produced. This model was created using USEPA SWMM 5.0, a dynamic rainfall-runoff
simulation model developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. City of Edmonton rainfall distributions
were utilized in the model as previously noted, and a maximum release rate of 108 L/s was used based on a pre
development release rate of 0.45 L/s/ha for a 240 ha development area. It should be noted that a pre development
analysis of the West Industrial Park ASP lands was not completed, as existing stormwater reports were utilized for
determination of the maximum allowable release rate for the development.
The post development basin parameters that were used in the computer model are provided in Table 2-1. Post
development basins used a combined imperviousness of 72% for the rural industrial lots and subdivision roads, and
100% imperviousness for stormwater management facilities. The impervious area Manning's 'n' of 0.015 is typical
for concrete, asphalt, or gravel surfaces and the Manning's 'n' value for pervious areas of 0.10 is typical for short
natural grass. Depression storage is the depth of stormwater that is trapped in the basin due to small storage
depressions. Impervious areas provide little depression storage, typically ranging in depth from 1.0 to 2.50mm.
Pervious areas, like pasture and landscaping, have a much greater potential for depression storage. The Horton
Infiltration parameters for the post development basins are described in Section 2.3.
Table 2-1: Basin Parameters
Parameter
Post Development
Hydraulically Connected Impervious Area:
-
Rural Industrial Lots
-
Stormwater Management Facilities
72%
100%
Impervious Area Manning's 'n'
0.015
Pervious Area Manning's 'n'
0.10
Impervious Area Depression Storage
2.0 mm
Pervious Area Depression Storage
5.0 mm
Initial Infiltration Rate, fo
25 mm/hr
Final Infiltration Rate, fc
1.52 mm/hr
Decay Rate of Infiltration
4 /hr
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3.0 | STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
3.1
POST DEVELOPMENT DRAINAGE PATTERNS
Natural drainage patterns from the southeast to the northwest will be maintained with roadside ditches collecting and
conveying stormwater runoff to the proposed stormwater management facilities. Overland flow is designed to run off
from the industrial lots to the roadside ditches with minimum 2% lot grades and minimum roadside ditch grades of
0.2%. Three stormwater management facility locations have been identified as shown in Figure 3-1, however,
phasing of the development could result in additional interconnected stormwater management facilities in locations
best suited to the phasing of the development. It should be noted that excavated earth from the proposed stormwater
management facilities would be used as engineered fill (if suitable) to construct the roadways and proposed lots.
GrainsConnect Terminal will control stormwater runoff from their site to predevelopment rates via an on-site
stormwater management facility and control structure as outlined in the Stantec Draft Report entitled Stormwater
Management Plan for GrainsConnect Canada's Grain Elevator Facility Development at Vegreville, AB, dated April 6,
2018. The proposed onsite SWMF will discharge to a natural drainage path at the northwest corner of the NE ¼
Section 16-52-14-W4M. Drainage will be diverted around the proposed industrial lots within the NW ¼ Section 16-
52-14-W4M to the Vermilion River tributary near Range Road 144 via a man-made drainage ditch along the north
and west quarter lines of the NW ¼ Section 16-52-14-W4M.
3.2
PROPOSED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
All proposed stormwater management facilities (SWMF) are wet retention ponds designed in accordance with Alberta
Environment guidelines. The SWMFs are designed with interior side slopes of 5:1 (H:V) from 1m below normal water
level (NWL) to the high water level (HWL) and 3:1 (H:V) side slopes from the pond bottom to 1m below NWL. Fencing
should be placed around the perimeter of the SWMFs to mitigate the public and wildlife from entering the facilities.
A minimum 0.3m freeboard is proposed as emergency storage within the SWMFs.
The SWMF dead storage is the volume of water that is permanently stored in the pond and is the storage depth
measured from the NWL to the pond bottom. Alberta Environment guidelines require a minimum dead storage depth
of 2.0m to mitigate vegetation growth in the pond bottom. Dead storage provides the water quality enhancement of
the BMP as previously noted by allowing sediments and pollutants to settle out prior to discharging.
Proposed SWMF 1 has a catchment area of 50.8 ha, as shown in the blue hatch in Figure 3-1, and is located in the
northwest portion of the SW ¼ Section 16-52-14-W4M. Ditch blocks are required in the upstream ditches to direct
flow from the roadside ditches into SWMF 1. Stormwater from SWMF 1 will be discharged to the downstream
roadside ditch, which conveys the stormwater to SWMF 3 and subsequently to the unnamed tributary of Vermilion
River at a controlled release rate of 0.45 L/s/ha. Table 3-1 below provides the surface area and storage volume at
the pond bottom, NWL, HWL, and freeboard elevations.
Table 3-1: SWMF 1 - Design Parameters
Elevation (m)
Surface Area (m2)
Volume (m3)
Notes
633.00
32,028.4
0.0
Bottom
635.00
39,028.8
70,127.2
NWL
636.86
47,672.8
150,892.3
HWL
637.17
49,166.3
165,675.1
Freeboard
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Stormwater runoff from an area of 89.0 ha, shown in the red hatch in Figure 3-1, will drain via roadside ditches to
SWMF 2 proposed in the northwest portion of the NW ¼ Section 16-52-14-W4M. Similar to SWMF 1, stormwater
from SWMF 2 will be discharged to an adjacent roadside ditch at a controlled release rate and conveyed to the
unnamed tributary of Vermilion River through SWMF 3. Table 3-2 below provides the surface area and storage
volume at the pond bottom, NWL, HWL, and freeboard elevations.
Table 3-2: SWMF 2 - Design Parameters
Elevation (m)
Surface Area (m2)
Volume (m3)
Notes
631.00
63,412.7
0.0
Bottom
633.00
72,587.3
135,260.9
NWL
634.73
82,959.7
270,642.2
HWL
635.03
84,806.2
294,431.7
Freeboard
SWMF 3 is proposed in the very northwest corner of the ASP lands directly adjacent to the unnamed tributary of
Vermilion River. The entire ASP lands will drain through SWMF 3 to the unnamed tributary and subsequently to
Vermilion River providing a hydraulically connected stormwater management system for the entire West Industrial
Park development. SWMF 3 has a catchment area of 100.2 ha, as show in the green hatch in Figure 3-1, draining
directly into the facility, however, with SWMF 1 and SWMF 2 discharging through SWMF 3, the total catchment area
of SWMF 3 is 240 ha. Table 3-3 below provides the surface area and storage volume at the pond bottom, NWL,
HWL, and freeboard elevations.
Table 3-3: SWMF 3 - Design Parameters
Elevation (m)
Surface Area (m2)
Volume (m3)
Notes
628.50
123,401.2
0.0
Bottom
630.50
134,362.2
256,343.0
NWL
632.79
150,750.2
582,736.0
HWL
633.10
153,032.0
629,710.6
Freeboard
3.3
SWMF MODELING RESULTS
Computer model simulations were completed for the 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 year rainfall events. Table 3-4, Table
3-5, and Table 3-6 summarize the results of the simulations and includes the water depth, volume, and outlet
discharge as well as the orifice size determined from the computer analysis for the three proposed stormwater
management facilities.
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Table 3-4: SWMF 1 - 24 Hour Rainfall Simulation Results
SWMF
Design
Parameter
Elevation
(m)
Pond Volume
(m3)
Outlet Peak
Discharge
(l/s)
Notes
1
Freeboard
637.17
165,675.1
N/A
HWL
636.86
150,892.3
23.0
90mm
Orifice
Max.
Allowable
Peak
Discharge
= 23 l/s
1:100
636.86
150,892.3
23.0
1:50
636.42
130,295.7
20.0
1:25
636.12
116,486.1
18.0
1:10
635.81
103,335.7
15.0
1:5
635.58
93,349.3
13.0
NWL
635.00
70,127.2
NA
Pond Bottom
633.00
0
NA
Table 3-5: SWMF 2 - 24 Hour Rainfall Simulation Results
SWMF
Design
Parameter
Elevation
(m)
Pond Volume
(m3)
Outlet Peak
Discharge
(l/s)
Notes
2
Freeboard
635.03
294,431.7
N/A
HWL
634.73
270,642.4
40.0
120mm
Orifice
Max.
Allowable
Peak
Discharge
= 40 l/s
1:100
634.73
270,642.4
40.0
1:50
634.30
235,008.8
34.0
1:25
634.00
211,320.6
30.0
1:10
633.72
189,021.1
25.0
1:5
633.50
172,276.1
20.0
NWL
633.00
135,260.9
N/A
Pond Bottom
631.00
0
N/A
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Table 3-6: SWMF 3 - 24 Hour Rainfall Simulation Results
SWMF
Design
Parameter
Elevation
(m)
Pond Volume
(m3)
Outlet Peak
Discharge
(l/s)
Notes
3
Freeboard
633.10
629,710.6
N/A
HWL
632.79
582,736.0
63.0
140mm
Orifice
Max.
Allowable
Peak
Discharge
= 45 l/s
1:100
631.67
418,468.3
45.0
1:50
631.38
377,224.4
39.0
1:25
631.18
349,554.4
35.0
1:10
630.99
323,194.5
29.0
1:5
630.84
303,015.8
25.0
NWL
630.50
256,343.0
N/A
Pond Bottom
628.50
0
N/A
3.4
SWMF DRAWDOWN
The ability of a SWMF to drawdown in a reasonable amount of time after a storm event has past is an important
consideration in design to allow for available capacity within the SWMF for subsequent rainfall events. Alberta
Environment do not stipulate drawdown requirements within their guidelines, however, City of Edmonton Design and
Construction Standards provide the following parameters:
Time after commencing
drawdown from design full level
Available volume between high water level
(HWL) and NWL
24 hours
Volume equivalent to runoff from 1 in 5 year storm
48 hours
Volume equivalent to runoff from 1 in 25 year storm
96 hours
90% of total storage volume above NWL
The above City of Edmonton parameters are not achievable with the adopted maximum allowable release rate of
0.45 L/s/ha. Reducing drawdown time in SWMF's 1 and 2 can be achieved by allowing the SWMF's to discharge at
a release rate greater than 0.45 L/s/ha and controlling the discharge from the entire ASP lands in SWMF 3 to the
maximum allowable release rate of 0.45 L/s/ha. To achieve 90% of total storage volume above NWL within 96 hours
after commencing drawdown, SWMF 1 must be discharged at a rate of 5.30 L/s/ha and SWMF 2 at 5.70 L/s/ha.
Table 3-7 summarize the results of the computer model simulation of the hydraulically interconnected pond scenario
for the 1:100 year 24-hour storm.
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Table 3-7: SWMF 1:100 Year 24-Hour Simulation Results: Hydraulically Interconnected Ponds
SWMF
Design
Parameter
Elevation
(m)
Pond
Volume (m3)
Outlet Peak
Discharge
(l/s)
Peak
Discharge
Rate
(L/s/ha)
Notes
1
1:100 HWL
636.51
134,379.9
269
5.30
320mm
Orifice
2
1:100 HWL
634.37
240,523.6
506
5.70
450mm
Orifice
3
1:100 HWL
632.79
582,736.0
106
0.45
181mm
Orifice
Water elevations and volumes at various times after pond drawdown has commenced are provided in Table 3-8,
Table 3-9, and Table 3-10 for the three proposed SWMFs. An emergency overflow on SWMF 3 sized for the 1:100
year discharge should be constructed to allow stormwater to flow directly to the unnamed tributary above the HWL
elevation due to the slow drawdown resulting from the adopted maximum discharge rate of 0.45 L/s/ha. The SWMF
volumes at time 0 represents the dead storage capacity or permanent pool volume for the facility.
SWMF 1 would reach a maximum volume of 134,379.9 m3 in 19.0 hours. At 24 hours after pond drawdown has
commenced, the live storage is at 72% of maximum capacity. The pond is 90% drained 92.65 hours after pond
drawdown has commenced.
Table 3-8: SWMF 1 Drawdown - 1:100 Year 24-Hour Storm Simulation
Time
(hours)
Elevation
(m)
Pond
Volume (m3)
% of
Maximum
Live
Storage
0
635.00
70,127.2
0
19.0
636.51
134,379.90
100
43.0
636.10
116,211.65
72
111.65
635.16
76,548.23
10
SWMF 2 would reach a maximum volume of 240,523.6 m3 in 16.98 hours. At 24 hours after pond drawdown has
commenced, the live storage is at 71% of maximum capacity. The pond is 90% drained 84.3 hours after pond
drawdown has commenced.
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Table 3-9: SWMF 2 Drawdown - 1:100 Year 24-Hour Storm Simulation
Time
(hours)
Elevation
(m)
Pond
Volume (m3)
% of
Maximum
Live
Storage
0
633.00
135,260.9
0
16.98
634.37
240,523.6
100
40.98
633.99
210,298.9
71
101.25
633.14
145,783.0
10
SWMF 3 would reach a maximum volume of 582,736.1 m3 in 121.0 hours. At 24 hours after pond drawdown has
commenced, the live storage is at 99% of maximum capacity. The pond is 90% drained 1,176.8 hours after pond
drawdown has commenced. As previously stated, an emergency overflow should be constructed to allow stormwater
to discharge directly to the unnamed tributary due to the slow pond drawdown of SWMF 3.
Table 3-10: SWMF 3 Drawdown - 1:100 Year 24-Hour Storm Simulation
Time
(hours)
Elevation
(m)
Pond
Volume (m3)
% of
Maximum
Live
Storage
0
630.50
256,343.0
0
121.0
632.79
582,736.1
100
145.0
632.76
578,579.5
99
1,297.8
630.74
288,982.9
10
3.5
STORMWATER QUALITY
Wet retention ponds are one of Alberta Environment's best management practices for removing sediments and
pollutants from stormwater runoff. Alberta Environment design criteria for stormwater quality control consider storing
the volume of runoff from a 25 mm 24 hour storm within the dead storage of a wet pond. This provides adequate
volume for the removal of sedimentation and pollutants.
A peak elevation of 633.30m was found in SWMF 1 through computer simulation of a 25mm 24-hour storm event.
This equates to a depth of 0.30m in the facility with a runoff volume of 9,726 m3, which is 14.0% of the dead storage
capacity.
SWMF 2 has a peak elevation of 631.25m during a 25mm 24-hour storm event simulation. This equates to a depth
of 0.25m in the facility with a runoff volume of 15,728 m3, which is 11.6% of the dead storage capacity.
A peak elevation of 628.64m was found in SWMF 3 through computer simulation of a 25mm 24-hour storm event.
This equates to a depth of 0.14m in the facility with a runoff volume of 17,539 m3, which is 6.8% of the dead storage
capacity.
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3.6
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PHASING
All three proposed stormwater management facilities have been designed to function independently of one another,
however, stormwater runoff from the overall ASP area will ultimately drain through SWMF 3 prior to discharging to
the downstream watercourse. In addition, stormwater drawdown of SWMF's 1 and 2 can be increased by utilizing
SWMF 3 to restrict the discharge off-site as discussed in Section 3.4. Development of SWMF 3 and the NE ¼ Section
17-52-14-W4M in Phase 1 of the development, prior to the remainder of the ASP lands, would allow for the
development to be seamlessly constructed from downstream to upstream in terms of stormwater drainage.
Development of the remainder of the ASP lands could be phased independently of stormwater drainage as the
downstream infrastructure to discharge stormwater will be in place and SWMF 1 and 2 are not dependent on one
another.
TOWN OF VEGREVILLE
ASP BOUNDARY
GRAINSCONNECT
TERMINAL
LUNAVERSE
MPF-DC
SWMF 1
SWMF 2
SWMF 3
N
FIGURE 3-1: POST DEVELOPMENT SWMP
Drawing #:
Scale:
Drawn by:
Date:
Approved by:
Revision:
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SWS
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SWMF 1 CATCHMENT AREA
SWMF 2 CATCHMENT AREA
SWMF 3 CATCHMENT AREA
NOTE: SWMF SIZES AND LOCATIONS
SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING
DETAILED DESIGN
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4.0 | CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The West Industrial Park ASP area, located in the County of Minburn No. 27, consists of approximately 240 ha of
rural industrial development. Stormwater management for the rural industrial development includes ditch conveyance
and three stormwater management facilities to capture stormwater runoff for water quality and quantity control prior
to discharging downstream to an unnamed tributary of the Vermilion River.
A pre development discharge rate of 0.45 L/s/ha was adopted for the purposes of this study based on the Vermilion
River Flood Hazard Mapping Study completed by SNC Lavalin for Alberta Environment in 1994. Further analysis of
the pre development release rate should be completed at future subdivision stages during detailed stormwater
management design.
Stormwater runoff simulations were undertaken for various rain events and the stormwater management facilities
were sized to accommodate stormwater runoff for the 1:100 year 24-hour City of Edmonton Huff distribution. Pond
drawdown after the rain event has subsided, is critical in the design of a stormwater management facility to maximize
available storage capacity within the facility for subsequent rain events. The adopted pre development discharge
rate results in the stormwater management facilities discharging at a very slow rate. It is recommended that the
internal subdivision SWMF's 1 and 2 be discharged at release rates of 5.30 L/s/ha and 5.70 L/s/ha, respectively, and
SWMF 3 control the stormwater discharge for the entire study area to the 0.45 L/s/ha pre development release rate.
This will allow SWMF's 1 and 2 to achieve recommended pond drawdown times as provided in the City of Edmonton
Design and Construction Standards and is made possible by having SWMF's 1 and 2 discharge to roadside ditches
that convey stormwater runoff to SWMF 3. With SWMF 3 being located directly upstream of the receiving unnamed
tributary of Vermilion River, an emergency overflow sized for the 1:100 year discharge should be constructed due to
the slow pond drawdown of SWMF 3 resulting from the adopted pre development discharge rate.
All three stormwater management facilities have been designed as wet retention ponds with permanent water for
enhancement of water quality by allowing sediments and pollutants to settle out in the pond prior to discharging to
the downstream watercourse. Configuration of the stormwater management facilities include 5:1 (H:1V) side slopes
from 1m below the NWL to freeboard elevation, 3:1 (H:V) side slopes from pond bottom to NWL, minimum 0.3m
freeboard depth, and 2.0m permanent pool depth.
Prepared By:
BAR Engineering Co. Ltd.
Scott Simons, P. Eng.
Senior Engineer
Municipal Division
Reviewed By:
BAR Engineering Co. Ltd.
Rick Collins, P. Eng.
Director
Municipal Division
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